Stone Temple Pilots - Kitchen Ware & Candy Bars

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[unfriended]

I met Scotty in a Japanese restaurant in Soho back in the early 90s. It was just after they'd left the Mighty Joe moniker, so their fame wasn't so astronomical that he was inaccessible, but I'd already heard a Core sample, early on, so I was like, "OMG." Totally, embarrassingly fangirl. He invited me to join him, Robert, & Dean. We sat there, eating sushi and drinking saki for hours, talking the music industry, where the band was headed, love, life. It's one of the top 10 experiences in my life.

The next time I saw him, was backstage at an event in 2003. He was so high, I had to help him to the Green Room. There was never any judgement from me, but I was super worried about. The thing about Scotty, though, was after like 6 hours of talk on a random day in the 90s, he still recognized me and knew my name so high he could barely function. He was full of hugs and "What has your life been like?" and everything. That's just the kind of man he was. Strong, beyond. Wonderful, smart, sweet, funny. Addicted. I stayed with him until I was sure someone was there to really take care of him, but by that time, everyone seemed so tired and annoyed, no one seemed to care much, anymore.

I have to say that I loved that man all his life. I think I'm still mourning the loss. That said, I wanted to tell people what a random nobody from the middle of Illinois' experience was with him. He was amazing. Every minute. Cold sober or high as a kite, he was always a wonderful person! Rest in peace, love.

[jacosta]

I was smoking crack when I first heard this , I was 16 years old, I am now 39 and haven't smoked since 1995, freedom from drugs is realistic, RIP,Scott

[jzion]

This track was the perfect ending to a flawless album. Purple is an absolute gem of a record

[ianthemagus]

The "12 Precious Melodies" hidden track kills me. So damn cheesy, but awesome at the same time.

[MaddoxMelton]

Man this song hits so hard to me. My dad always Played this song whenever he was going through tough problems in his life. He used to just sit in his office with a bottle of wine and cry while listening to it. Well he passed away in 2020 when I was just 14. Just wish I could’ve saved him while he was here. Feels like I didn’t do enough

[dazzajim]

One of the most overlooked/underrated tunes. First tune I referred to. RIP Scott.

[maniacle]

perfect bed of music for an emotionally broken man

[grammaticalerorr]

I always listened to this song, adhesive and Dinosaur Jr. when I got cold turkey of heroin long time ago. Now clean and sober for about almost 20 years.

[chads]

The world lost one of it's true non-posing artists.. So sad..

RIP Scott..

[FOX]

Since I was a kid, when 3:28 kicks in with the solo, has always and will forever be one of my favorite things.

[shocklobster]

More than 20 years later and this song can still strongly resonate with me.

[marcosgonzalezliano]

with atlanta the most underrated STP song, amazing track

[soledadornelas]

I was a teenager couldn't get out of the house to see a concert much less go to School 😢RIP Scott I'm 43 and still listen to STP gone but never forgotten....😢

[GUMBOOTS]

Just wish this was twice as long, one of the best they've done!

[ColemanJRimer]

Holy crap, this song brings back some memories. I can't believe I'd forgotten about it.

[GUMBOOTS]

4:00-4:20 One of greatest vocals ever!!!

[BrockDavisson]

R.I.P. Scott... thanks for the music. Hope the demons are now down that river.

[TicTacYo]

Lyrics

Somebody told me, I know where to go
Somebody showed me, I was last to know

Sell me down the river
Sell me down the river
Sell me down the river
Sell me down the river

What I wanted, is what I wanted
What I wanted is what she wanted

Unfriendly feelings, down on wounded knee
Unfriendly reasons, some blind mother's need

Sell me down the river
Sell me down the river
Sell me down the river
Sell me down the river

What I wanted, is what we wanted
What we wanted is what she wanted

You read the words and it sells you life
They sell their words, but it's all a lie

Somebody told me, I know where to go
Somebody showed me, I was last to know

Sell me down the river
Sell me down the river
Sell me down the river
Sell me down the river

What I wanted, is what I wanted
What we wanted is what we wanted

What I wanted, is what I wanted
What we wanted is what she wanted

[mattberardy]

Rallying the mountains of Utah in a '95 Isuzu rodeo with a 12" sub in the back. Full blast.. The STP way!!

[tylermarks]

Laughed so fucking hard when I first heard the hidden track at the end.