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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Winter Wonderland
Scott Weiland Lyrics
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In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight
We're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
As we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say, "Are you married?"
We'll say, "No man"
But you can do the job
When you're in town
Later on, we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
The plans that we've made
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman
Until the other kids knock him down
When it snows, ain't it thrilling
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way
Walking in a winter wonderland
The lyrics of Scott Weiland's version of "Winter Wonderland" evoke a beautiful winter scene with the sound of sleigh bells ringing and snow glistening in the lane. The song talks about how happy the singer is while walking in winter wonderland. The bluebird has gone away, but a new bird is here to stay, singing a love song as they walk along. The lyrics continue with the idea of building a snowman in the meadow, pretending that he is Parson Brown. The scene becomes humorous when Parson Brown asks the singer if they are married, and they respond by saying, "No man," but he is still qualified to do the job of marrying them when he is in town.
The lyrics also talk about dreaming by the fire and facing unafraid the plans they made while walking in a winter wonderland. Building a snowman and pretending he is a circus clown and having fun with him until the other kids knock him down. Finally, the song talks about the thrilling feeling of chilling noses while frolicking and playing Eskimo style.
Overall, the lyrics of the song basically portray the happy and delightful experiences of walking in a winter wonderland, building a snowman, having fun, and feeling the chilling thrill of winter.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening
The sound of bells is in the air; are you paying attention to the magic?
In the lane, snow is glistening
Snow is reflecting light, illuminating the scene
A beautiful sight
The view is astounding
We're happy tonight
Our current situation is bringing us joy
Walking in a winter wonderland
We're experiencing the season's splendor - the feeling is magical
Gone away is the bluebird
The former symbol of happiness is no longer present
Here to stay is a new bird
A fresh symbol of happiness has emerged
He sings a love song
The new symbol of happiness represents love
As we go along
As we continue our journey
Walking in a winter wonderland
We're still experiencing the magic of the season
In the meadow we can build a snowman
We can create a structure from the snow
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
We can use our imagination to give our snowman a backstory
He'll say, "Are you married?"
Our imaginary snowman will inquire about our relationship status
We'll say, "No man"
We'll answer happily in the negative
But you can do the job
The snowman can still perform his duties despite being unmarried
When you're in town
When he's around, he can help with the necessary tasks
Later on, we'll conspire
We'll make secret plans
As we dream by the fire
As we relax in the warmth of the fireplace
To face unafraid
We'll approach the future without trepidation
The plans that we've made
Our secret plans will come to fruition
Walking in a winter wonderland
We'll continue to enjoy the magic of the season
In the meadow we can build a snowman
We can construct our snow sculpture once again
And pretend that he's a circus clown
This time, our snowman will have a different character
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman
We'll spend time enjoying our snow creation
Until the other kids knock him down
Unfortunately, our fun will be interrupted by less respectful children
When it snows, ain't it thrilling
The sensation of snowfall is exhilarating
Though your nose gets a chilling
The cold weather may cause discomfort
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way
We'll enjoy the snow like those in the Eskimo culture do
Walking in a winter wonderland
We'll continue to experience the enchantment of the season
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Jeremy Stuart Smith
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Phillip Stradlin
Looks like he could of done a 1950's or 60's movie. He's got the look. Rest In Peace, Scott.
Zech Kleeman
Damn Scott was so talented. His death is a sad sad loss to music
Dan Hunter
I love this - so surreal, it's almost nightmarish. Scott clearly had his tongue firmly in his cheek when he did this vid, and probably the album. Great stuff.
Vivian Nichols
I also love that he has a disproportionate number of women with him 😆
sweet hair
+Dan Hunter you don't know shit from sugar boi! ("nightmarish" indeed, but saying that it was intentional might be a stretch)
Mickey Flipper
I'm thinking you're right. It's like... that moment of apathy knowing the holidays are coming up. He seems to imbibe that moment through some of these tunes. I love his jazzy rendition of What Child Is This? The way he sings Mary's name. Almost venomous. Like "Hooray, it's Christmas. Now where's the f?!kin spiked eggnog?" I can practically relate.
Travis Kraft
@cooljesse69 It is for real. He has a passion for Christmas music. That is pretty well documented.
TheHelloWaterface
As a long-time fan of both Scott and STP... I whole-heartedly approve of this. And would like some more.
Biff Bifford
Scott was Soooooo adaptable. Great singer . Just bought this record tonight so I'll have it this Christmas season. Love this 40s look. Timeless.
Thomas Chevrier
I come here every Christmas. This is actually better than most people say! RIP Mr Weyland and thank you.