Gloria Scott was a Hollywood drug counsellor who Anthony felt an affinity towards and became great friends with (along with the rest of the peppers). However she grew seriously ill with cancer. The Peppers played a benefit for her with Neil Young, Thelonius Monster and Perry Farrell on March 1st 2001 in LA dubbed 'A Night For Gloria'.
She passed away sometime between that gig and the penning of 'Venice Queen'. The song is not about drugs at all, it's a positive, albeit slightly melancholy, way to deal with losing a dear friend.
She obviously helped Anthony a lot through some very dark times 'You taught me most of what I know, Where would I be without you Glo?' and was more or less a mentor figure to him.
As far as the Venice connection goes I'm not sure, perhaps at her behest her ashes were set free down the canals of Venice 'Paddle on just around the bend, find a place where you can see, all the mamas and the papas'. But thats just an assumption.
Anyway, those are some facts but you could adapt this song to help you when your lover breaks up with you... it could mean anything you want it to mean. But that's the story behind the song. And it's the truth... Ruth.
Gloria Scott was a Hollywood drug counsellor who Anthony felt an affinity towards and became great friends with (along with the rest of the peppers). However she grew seriously ill with cancer. The Peppers played a benefit for her with Neil Young, Thelonius Monster and Perry Farrell on March 1st 2001 in LA dubbed 'A Night For Gloria'.
She passed away sometime between that gig and the penning of 'Venice Queen'. The song is not about drugs at all, it's a positive, albeit slightly melancholy, way to deal with losing a dear friend.
She obviously helped Anthony a lot through some very dark times 'You taught me most of what I know, Where would I be without you Glo?' and was more or less a mentor figure to him.
As far as the Venice connection goes I'm not sure, perhaps at her behest her ashes were set free down the canals of Venice 'Paddle on just around the bend, find a place where you can see, all the mamas and the papas'. But thats just an assumption.
Anyway, those are some facts but you could adapt this song to help you when your lover breaks up with you... it could mean anything you want it to mean. But that's the story behind the song. And it's the truth... Ruth.
thats what i heard too except i think venice is referring to venice in california? not sure though
thats what i heard too except i think venice is referring to venice in california? not sure though
It is referring to Venice Beach in California, because right before she died he had bought a house for her there.
It is referring to Venice Beach in California, because right before she died he had bought a house for her there.
@boozm Thank you for the explanation. This song is so inspirational, and beautiful. How hard it must have been for Anthony to perform it live.
@boozm Thank you for the explanation. This song is so inspirational, and beautiful. How hard it must have been for Anthony to perform it live.
Anthony is such a talent. I can listen to Stadium Arcadium on an endless loop. Also love the early stuff... Baby Appeal, etc.
Anthony is such a talent. I can listen to Stadium Arcadium on an endless loop. Also love the early stuff... Baby Appeal, etc.