Beautiful Son
Hole
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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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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.
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Release and Album ClassificationThe 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.
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Origins and InspirationCourtney 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'.
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Cover Art ReferenceThe 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.
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Music and Lyrical ThemesThe track incorporates themes of third-wave feminism, punk ethos, and rebellious sentiments, reflecting Courtney Love's unique musical style and personal struggles.
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Band's Musical StyleThe music of "Beautiful Son" is characterized by heavy guitar riffs, raw vocals, and the band's overall grunge and punk-infused sound.
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AvailabilityThe 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.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "Beautiful Son".
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Cultural ImpactGiven 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.
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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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