Derided by critics early in his career, Weiland was known for his flamboyant and chaotic onstage persona; he was also known for constantly changing his appearance and vocal style, for his use of a megaphone in concerts for vocal effect, and for his battles with substance abuse. Now widely viewed as a talented and versatile vocalist, Weiland has been ranked in the Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists by Hit Parader (No. 57).
In 2012, Weiland formed the backing band The Wildabouts. The band received mixed reviews, and some critics and fans noted Weiland's failing health. In December 2015, Weiland died of an accidental drug overdose on his tour bus in Minnesota at the age of 48. Upon his death, many critics and peers offered re-evaluations of Weiland's life and career; those critics included David Fricke of Rolling Stone and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, who identified Weiland as one of the "voices of the generation" alongside Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley.
Studio albums
12 Bar Blues (1998)
Happy in Galoshes (2008)
Cover albums
A Compilation of Scott Weiland Cover Songs (2011)
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2011)
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Beach Pop
Scott Weiland Lyrics
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Thinkin' about my baby
Smell the beach breeze, Monkees playin' tricks on my mind
The silly guys listen to the radio
Davey Jones, Mickey Dolenz
Say we're gonna go
Go where we wanna go
You said we're gonna get married
Married
So married
C'mon baby
You said we're gonna get married
Married
So married
Go and get the keys
Get my girl and what we need
For the rock show
Oh, oh, oh
So I stole my pop's car
He's been drunk since whatever o'clock in the morning
Oh, oh, oh
At the rock show
We're goin' to the rock show
The rock show
Everything's ours at the rock show
C'mon baby
You said we're gonna get married
Married
So married
C'mon sugar
You said we're gonna have a baby
Baby
Whoa baby
Can you hear it?
We brought the rock n roll
If you can't hear now
Then get yourself a radio
Bring it to the boardwalk beach
Let's sing and dance around
Have yourself your own rock show
This ain't no disco
So c'mon, lads
Guitar and cars
V8's under the hood
Cool cars
And your best girl's dad
Said better have her home at eight
C'mon baby
You said we're gonna get married
Married
So married
C'mon baby
You said we're gonna get married
Married
So married
C'mon sugar
You said we're gonna have a baby
Baby
Whoa, baby
C'mon sugar
You said we're gonna have a baby
Baby
Whoa baby
The song "Beach Pop" by Scott Weiland And The Wildabouts, from their album "Blaster" (2015) is a nostalgic homage to the 60s era beach culture, with a focus on the music, romance, and the youthful spirit of rebellion. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a summer night, with the singer sitting by his window, thinking about his lover and the beach breeze. The Monkees' music plays in the background, and he remembers how they used to say "go where we wanna go". This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is about defying authority, having fun, and embracing rock n roll.
The second verse is about going to a rock show with his lover. They steal his father's car and drive to the concert, feeling alive and adventurous. The lyrics express the carefree attitude of the young couple, as they sing and dance to rock n roll on the beach. The chorus repeats the lyrics "you said we're gonna get married" and "you said we're gonna have a baby", which contrasts with the wild and rebellious tone of the rest of the song. This could be interpreted as the singer's hesitation about settling down and conforming to societal norms, or as a declaration of love and commitment to his partner, who is on this journey of freedom with him.
Overall, "Beach Pop" is a catchy and upbeat song that captures the essence of the 60s beach culture, while also addressing more personal and emotional themes. It is a celebration of youth, music, and the desire to break free from the rules and expectations of society.
Line by Line Meaning
All summer nights sitting chillin' at my window
During the summertime, I would spend my nights sitting by my window, relaxing.
Thinkin' about my baby
I would spend my nights thinking about my significant other.
Smell the beach breeze, Monkees playin' tricks on my mind
The scent of the beach would linger in the air while I listened to the Monkees on the radio.
The silly guys listen to the radio
I enjoyed listening to the silly Monkees play on the radio.
Davey Jones, Mickey Dolenz
I admired Davey Jones and Mickey Dolenz, members of the Monkees band.
Say we're gonna go
They would say that we were going to go somewhere, have fun, and enjoy ourselves.
Go where we wanna go
Together, we would go wherever we desired to spend time together.
C'mon baby
I urge my lover to come with me.
You said we're gonna get married
I remind my lover of their promise to marry me.
Married
I emphasize the importance of getting married to express our love.
Go and get the keys
I tell my lover to go and get the car keys.
Get my girl and what we need
I want my lover to get themselves ready so we can prepare for the rock show together.
For the rock show
We're getting ready for a fun rock and roll concert.
So I stole my pop's car
I reveal my plan to take my father's car without permission.
He's been drunk since whatever o'clock in the morning
My father has been intoxicated since earlier in the day.
At the rock show
We finally made it to the rock show, and it's going to be a good time.
We're goin' to the rock show
We are going to the concert where we will enjoy the music.
Everything's ours at the rock show
I feel like I have everything I want when I'm at the rock show with my lover.
C'mon sugar
I'm urging my lover, again, to come with me.
You said we're gonna have a baby
I remind my lover of their promise to start a family together.
Baby
I emphasize our future plans to have children.
Can you hear it?
I'm asking if my lover can hear the rock and roll music.
We brought the rock n roll
We have the music that everyone at the beach wants to listen to.
If you can't hear now
If people at the beach can't hear the music, I suggest getting a radio.
Then get yourself a radio
I suggest that people who can't hear the music should get themselves a radio.
Bring it to the boardwalk beach
Take the radio to the boardwalk beach so everyone can hear it.
Let's sing and dance around
Let's join together in a celebration of rock and roll music by singing and dancing.
Have yourself your own rock show
Enjoy your own rock and roll concert right here, right now.
This ain't no disco
This is not a disco, but it's still a fun music event.
C'mon, lads
I show my excitement to my friends at the concert.
Guitar and cars
I take note of the guitars being played and cool cars parked at the concert.
V8's under the hood
The cars parked at the concert have V8 engines.
Cool cars
The cars parked at the concert are extremely cool and stylish.
And your best girl's dad
I remember how my lover's father reminded us to be home early.
Said better have her home at eight
My lover's father expected us to be home by 8 pm.
C'mon sugar
I'm reminding my lover to come with me again.
You said we're gonna have a baby
I remind my lover of our plan to start a family.
Baby
I emphasize our future plans to have children, again.
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