‎Scott Richard Weiland (né Kline, October 27, 1967 – December 3, 2015) was … Read Full Bio ↴‎Scott Richard Weiland (né Kline, October 27, 1967 – December 3, 2015) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. During a career spanning three decades, Weiland was best known as the lead singer of the band Stone Temple Pilots from 1989 to 2002 and 2008 to 2013, making six records with them. He was also lead vocalist of supergroup Velvet Revolver from 2003 to 2008, recording two albums, and recorded one album with another supergroup, Art of Anarchy. He also established himself as a solo artist, releasing three studio albums, two cover albums, and collaborations with several other musicians throughout his career.

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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White Christmas
Scott Weiland Lyrics

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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

And may all your Christmases be white
(All your Christmases be white)
And may all your Christmases be white
(All your Christmases be white)

And may all your Christmases be

(All your Christmases be white)
(All your Christmases be white)

Overall Meaning

Scott Weiland's version of the classic Christmas song, "White Christmas," offers a melancholic and introspective take on the holiday season. The song opens with Weiland expressing his desire to experience a white Christmas as he did in his childhood, with glistening treetops and the sound of sleigh bells in the snow. He repeats this longing throughout the song, as if trying to hold onto a distant memory.

The second verse introduces a new perspective. Weiland sings of writing Christmas cards and wishing for others to have a merry and bright holiday season. This shift from personal longing to a focus on others shows a glimmer of hopefulness, perhaps suggesting that Christmas can offer a sense of community and connection even in the midst of personal struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I long for a nostalgic and picturesque Christmas scene where snow covers everything.

Just like the ones I used to know
I wish to experience the same type of Christmas that I remember from my childhood.

Where the treetops glisten and children listen
In this winter wonderland, the trees would be adorned with snow and children would pay attention to the sounds of the season.

To hear sleigh bells in the snow
These children would be delighted to listen to the sound of jingling bells in the snow, signifying the arrival of a sleigh.

With every Christmas card I write
As I compose my annual messages of goodwill and fellowship, I dream of this winter wonderland.

May your days be merry and bright
I hope that you have a joyous and sunny time during this holiday season.

And may all your Christmases be white
Not only do I hope you have a bright holiday season, but I also dream of a world where every Christmas is covered in snow.

(All your Christmases be white)
White Christmases are more than just a rare occurrence, but a yearly reality, for all to enjoy the magic of the season.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Irving Berlin

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