"The instrumental and orchestral ballad finds the Red Hot Chili Peppers member performing both trumpet and bass, and he's joined by upright bassist Anna Butterss alongside a string arrangement from Nate Walcott (Bright Eyes). The end result isn't like the original whatsoever, but it certainly captures something moving and oddly charming. Listen to it below. Get Flea Tickets Here "Thinkin Bout You" marks our third preview of Flea's debut solo album, Honora, due out March 27th via Nonesuch Records."
"The other two singles were "A Plea" and the Thom Yorke-featuring "Traffic Lights." The album boasts six original compositions alongside further interpretations of songs by George Clinton and Eddie Hazel, Jimmy Webb, and Shea Taylor. Flea previously said that the record is about "returning to his first instrument and musical love, the trumpet." In support of Honora, Flea and his band will be on tour in May across both North America and Europe."
Flea released an instrumental, orchestral rendition of Frank Ocean's "Thinkin Bout You," featuring himself on trumpet and bass. The track includes upright bassist Anna Butterss and a string arrangement by Nate Walcott, producing a moving, oddly charming reinterpretation distinct from the original. "Thinkin Bout You" is a preview single from Flea's debut solo album, Honora, due March 27 via Nonesuch Records. The album contains six original compositions along with reinterpretations of songs by George Clinton and Eddie Hazel, Jimmy Webb, and Shea Taylor. Flea framed the record as a return to his first instrument, the trumpet. Flea will tour North America and Europe in May 2026.
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