Days of the Week (song)

"Days of the Week" is a song by Stone Temple Pilots, released as a single from their album Shangri-La Dee Da in 2001. The song also appears on the compilation albums Thank You and Buy This. Despite being a moderate rock radio hit, the song did not endure STP's set list, and the last time it was performed in any aspect was a partial performance of the song on November 13, 2001, and the last time the song was played in full was on November 3, 2001.

"Days of the Week"
Single by Stone Temple Pilots
from the album Shangri-La Dee Da
Released	January 1, 2001
Recorded	2000
Genre	Power pop[1]
Length	2:35
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Music: Dean DeLeo Lyrics: Scott Weiland
Producer(s)	Brendan O'Brien
Stone Temple Pilots singles chronology
"No Way Out" (2000) "Days of the Week" (2001) "Revolution" (2001)
Audio sample
"Days of the Week" file help
Music video
"Days Of The Week" on YouTube

Composition

The song's lyrics were written by vocalist Scott Weiland about how his heroin addiction affected his relationship with his wife Mary Forsberg. The song's music was written by guitarist Dean DeLeo and has a much poppier sound than most of the band's previous singles.

Track listing

1. "Days of the Week"
2. "Down" (Live)
3. "Big Empty" (Live)
4. "Days of the Week (Enhanced Video)

Music video

The music video depicts two STPs: one dressed up in white shirts and ties going door-to-door like salesmen or possibly missionaries, and the other taking a journey through space. The video has various shots of the band playing.[2]

Chart performance

Chart (2001)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	4
U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks	5
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay	85

References

1. DeVille, Chris. "The 10 best Stone Temple Pilots Songs". Stereogum. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
2. May 28, 2008

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/stone-temple-pilots/2001/ice-palace-tampa-fl-43d007c7.html