Beautiful Son

Hole

About Beautiful Son

"Beautiful Son" is a song by American alternative rock band Hole, written collectively by frontwoman Courtney Love, lead guitarist Eric Erlandson and drummer Patty Schemel. The song was released as the band's fourth single in April 1993 on the European label City Slang. To coincide with the song's lyrics, Love used a photograph of her husband, Kurt Cobain, at age 7 as the single's artwork.


Year:
1997
2:30
95 
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You look good in my dress
I'll get your friends to clean the mess
You look good in my clothes
I can feel you where the doctor goes

My beautiful son
Yeah, I know

He had ribbons in his hair
And lipstick was everywhere
You look good in my dress
You look good in my dress

My beautiful son
Yeah, I know

You're barren like me
You're barren

My beautiful son

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Hole

Hole is an American alternative rock band that originally formed in Los Angeles in 1989. The band is fronted by singer-songwriter Courtney Love (vocals, rhythm guitar), who co-founded Hole with lead guitarist Eric Erlandson. Hole achieved considerable commercial and critical success throughout the 1990s, initially releasing singles through independent labels in L.A. and debuting with their caustic noise rock-influenced Pretty on the Inside (1991), and later gaining critical acclaim with their 1994 album Live Through This. more »

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Written by: Courtney M Love, Eric T. Erlandson, Patricia Theresa Schemel

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Band Information
"Beautiful Son" is a song by the American alternative rock band, Hole, which was formed in 1989 by singer Courtney Love and guitarist Eric Erlandson.
Release and Album Classification
The song was released in 1993 as a single and is also featured in the band's compilation album, "My Body, The Hand Grenade" in 1997.
Origins and Inspiration
Courtney Love wrote "Beautiful Son" as a tribute to her husband Kurt Cobain’s style and beauty. The message is addressed in a series of statements presenting Cobain as being 'pretty' and 'beautiful'.
Cover Art Reference
The cover of the "Beautiful Son" single features a photograph of a young Kurt Cobain in a dress, which directly references the song's message of gender-fluid beauty.
Music and Lyrical Themes
The track incorporates themes of third-wave feminism, punk ethos, and rebellious sentiments, reflecting Courtney Love's unique musical style and personal struggles.
Band's Musical Style
The music of "Beautiful Son" is characterized by heavy guitar riffs, raw vocals, and the band's overall grunge and punk-infused sound.
Availability
The song is not available on any of Hole's studio albums because it was mainly released as a single and on the band's compilation album.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Beautiful Son".
Cultural Impact
Given its release during grunge's heyday and its subject being one of the era's iconic figures, "Beautiful Son" carries a significant cultural memory from the '90s grunge scene.
Production
"Beautiful Son" was produced by Craig Montgomery, a renowned music producer best known for his work with bands from Seattle's grunge scene.

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