'Santa Monica' - Everclear (Stephen Wilson Jr. Cover)

During 2020 lockdown I sat around at night and played songs that I’ve known forever but never really played. I would quietly sing the chorus of this song over and over again as a form of requiem for solace. It gave me peace because it’s not only an incredible song but also one written by my dear friend Art Alexakis. He’s a Godsend, for me and the world. One of the most influential people who told me to quit my job and get after this craziness, among many other words of wisdom. This song being only some of them. I messed up a few words 👽. Thank you for this song, Art. Love you, sir.

“Santa Monica”
Words & Music by: Art Alexakis, Greg Eklund, Craig Montoya

I am still living with your ghost
Lonely and dreaming of the west coast
I don't want to be your downtime
I don't want to be your stupid game
With my big black boots and an old suitcase
I do believe I'll find myself a new place
I don't want to be the bad guy
I don't want do your sleepwalk dance anymore
I just want to see some palm trees
I will try and shake away this disease

We can live beside the ocean
Leave the fire behind
Swim out past the breakers and
Watch the world die
We can live beside the ocean
Leave the fire behind
Swim out past the breakers and
Watch the world die

I am still dreaming of your face
Hungry and hollow for all the things you took away
I don't want to be your good time
I don't want to be your fall-back crutch anymore
I'll walk right out into a brand new day
Insane and rising in my own weird way
I don't want to be the bad guy
I don't want to do your sleepwalk dance anymore
I just want to feel some sunshine
I just want to find some place to be alone

We can live beside the ocean
Leave the fire behind
Swim out past the breakers and
Watch the world die
We can live beside the ocean
Leave the fire behind
Swim out past the breakers and
Watch the world die

Recording, Videography and Editing: Chelsey Stallings
Mixing: Ben West

#coversong #everclear #santamonica #singersongwriter #newcoversong

[jeromewieland]

Best part of 2024 was hearing Stephen Wilson Jr for the first time.

[maryjanejonez]

When one hears this in their youth, as it was, and now that same person hears this in the late fall of Perhaps the universe is rewarding ones soul. Life is come full circle.
My life has been extraordinary!!!!

[kathymccullough]

I love this song Stephen !! You are awesome and again, you made me cry. I love and miss you son . Your Mamma

[SteveRamJetRamsey]

So haunting now with what is going on in California right now. Great cover.

[pyromedic]

I don’t know why anyone has to try to put someone in a box saying he sounds like him or them. He is of his own making. His debut album is better than most greatest hits albums I’ve heard.

[ericcorthell]

This cover. This artist. All of it is INCREDIBLE. How is he not HUGE? How is not internationally known?

[chrislyn]

I am not sure how someone can take one of my favourite songs, completely mess with the timing and still create such an amazing performance. Please do not stop performing.

[pat]

If Willie Nelson and Chris Cornell had a son…. Love your music!!

[billryan]

Holy special one from you. All I can say is a sincere thanks for taking a monumental risk of stepping away from a guaranteed life with your previous career, and making all of us smile...cry....and feel joy with your chosen one.

[DB.Shorts]

came here from the "stand by me" short. I'm not sure if it's the mixing or just magic. But it's like your voice is another string on that guitar and as if each string is another chord in your voice. you and that guitar are soulmates and you make beautiful music together.

[jdotkill]

Man I just found out about you. Such an incredible feeling listening to your music. I just need a log cabin somewhere in the mountains with a fire burning as the smoke billows up through the chimney.

[jgeph.]

Man what this man does with a nylon string acoustic is hypnotizing.
Phasing, passion, and intensity. Just fantastic

[jbonecapone]

The guitar solo alone is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've heard in a long time

[ericbest]

He's definitely channeling some serious Willie energy right here

[brandihoneycutt]

I’ve never in my life heard cover songs done so beautifully. He’s going to be huge, soon.

[eamoncollier]

This guy. Best I've heard in a LONG time.

[customs]

WAP has MILLIONS of views. This is a song that speaks to our souls. That is a crime. This is gold!

[avgjoearmedcitizen]

Love it! Fantastic rendition. Thank you Dan Patrick for introducing me to this guy and his music!

[andypilgrim]

TikTok brought be to this artist with his version of Stand by me and it gave me goosebumps. Now I'm a huge fan of his music and style. Best artist I've listened to hands down 🤯

[bradgentile]

Ol Bob Rock said it best when it's real you'll feel it. Stephen Wilson Jr is what this world needs right now