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Californication

Name: Californication
Description: "Californication" is a song by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The catalog lists 1999-01-01; this may be an album or version date.

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"Californication" is a song by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The catalog lists 1999-01-01; this may be an album or version date.

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Catalog dateJan 1, 1999

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