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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With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you, "Be of good cheer"
It's the most wonderful time of the year
It's the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
When friends come to call
There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When love ones are near
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When love ones are near
It's the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time of the year
Scott Weiland's rendition of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" captures the essence of the holiday season. The repetition of "It's the most wonderful time of year" emphasizes the excitement and happiness one feels during this time. The lyrics are rich with imagery of holiday traditions, such as caroling, toasting marshmallows, and telling scary ghost stories. It is a time when family and friends come together, and hearts are filled with love and joy. The song evokes a sense of nostalgia and invites listeners to join in the celebration of holiday cheer.
However, it's important to note that Weiland's version of the song does differ slightly from the original. The lyrics of the second verse are changed to reflect a more modern, inclusive perspective. Instead of "gay happy meetings," Weiland sings "faithful friends who are dear to us." This change was likely made to eliminate any homophobic connotations associated with the original lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the most wonderful time of the year
Celebrating Christmas is the happiest moment of the year for me
With the kids jingle belling
The sound of children's voices singing carols is a joyful experience
And everyone telling you, "Be of good cheer"
During Christmas, everyone wishes each other happiness, optimism and good fortune
It's the hap-happiest season of all
Christmas is the most joyful and blissful time of the year
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
The holiday greetings and happy gatherings bring people together to celebrate and unite
When friends come to call
The festive season brings with it the opportunity for friends to reconnect with each other
There'll be parties for hosting
There will be parties to attend and host during the holiday season
Marshmallows for toasting
Warm and comforting moments of sharing snacks like marshmallows with loved ones can be expected at this time
And caroling out in the snow
Singing Christmas carols in the snow is a traditional and enjoyable pastime
There'll be scary ghost stories
Another enjoyable aspect of Christmas is telling tales of horror and mystery, passed down from generations
And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago
Reminiscing about Christmases of the past whether good or bad will be an essential part of the celebration
There'll be much mistletoeing
Kissing under the mistletoe is a romantic and delightful moment associated with Christmas
And hearts will be glowing
All hearts will be warmed and filled with joy during Christmas
When love ones are near
Togetherness with family and friends is what Christmas is all about
It's the most wonderful time
The emotion evoked by Christmas is more than words can express
It's the most wonderful time
It's the season of love, joy and happiness that everyone looks forward to with great anticipation
It's the most wonderful time
Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, coming together with the ones we love, and enjoying heart-warming moments make it a wonderful time of the year
It's the most wonderful time of the year
The excitement, joy, love, and peace that come with the holiday season make it the most wonderful time of the year
Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Eddie Pola, George Wyle
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@blujazz10000
He was our Gen-X rock hero. I always considered him to be our American David Bowie. He was a shooting star while he was here. I miss him and his voice.
@christschool
Um no. Maybe for late Gen X'ers, but not for most Gen X'ers. Not even close.
@rawkguy4896
I fucking adore Scott Weiland but I personally think Kurt Cobain is the Gen-X Rock Hero
Above all though, Hank Hill is the true hero and example for Gen-X.
@KadeBronson
He went downhill fast.
@rawkguy4896
@@KadeBronson Heroin will do that. He had a longer run than Kurt and Layne if nothing else
@joelstice2673
@@rawkguy4896 To each their own, but I'll take Scott over Kurt any day of the week.
@damiancazares7994
3 weeks ago Happy Heavenly 56th Birthday Scott Weiland 1967-2015
@joey86bu1
12 bar blues is a masterpiece.
@joebenfield3153
The best song 🎵 that was leaked from 1 man's 💋 forever a classic.
@lauriegiemza4570
very Man Who Fell To Earth