"Molly's Lips" entwines its roots with two distinct musical entities: the revered Nirvana and the Scottish sensation, The Vaselines. This auditory gem originally sprouted from the creative minds of The Vaselines, taking its rightful p…
"Molly's Lips" entwines its roots with two distinct musical entities: the revered Nirvana and the Scottish sensation, The Vaselines. This auditory gem originally sprouted from the creative minds of The Vaselines, taking its rightful place in their second EP, "Dying For It," which graced the world in March of 1988. The inspiration behind this lyrical creation was none other than Molly Weir, a Scottish luminary known for her portrayal of Hazel The McWitch in the enchanting BBC children's show "Rentaghost" during the late '70s and early '80s.
A significant twist of fate propelled "Molly's Lips" into the annals of rock history when Nirvana, the game-changing alternative rock ensemble, embraced the song, imparting their unique touch during a mesmerizing live performance. This pivotal rendition was immortalized on the sacred grounds of the Pine Street Theatre in Portland, Oregon, on a fateful night of February 9, 1990. Later, in January 1991, this iconic interpretation found its home on a vinyl-only split-single, paired with another alluring melody titled "Candy" by The Fluid, both venerated offspring of the renowned Sub Pop records.
Nirvana's affectionate adoption of "Molly's Lips" did not merely remain confined to the live realms; instead, it found its way to the masses through multiple avenues. The ethereal strains of this cover were an integral part of Nirvana's EP "Hormoaning" and the much-celebrated compilation album "Incesticide". Such a grand presentation not only earned adulation but also became a cherished gem in Nirvana's vast musical treasury, forever associated with the epochal grunge movement of the '90s.
Considering the chronology of releases, Nirvana unveiled their poignant version of "Molly's Lips" on December 14, 1992. It is noteworthy, however, that the genesis of this magnetic melody came earlier, as The Vaselines bestowed the world with their enchanting original in the illustrious month of March 1988, featured in the hallowed "Dying For It" EP.
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