"Beautiful Day" is an

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song written by

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(of

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and

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). The song is the first track on the soundtrack for the movie '' Bug''. ''Bug'' is a psychological thriller, directed by

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(''

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''), released on May 25, 2007. The single is a

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of a

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called "Learning To Drive". The title of the 2007 single was first reported to be called "Beautiful Day", but more recent sources reported it to be "Learning to Drive". Scott told ''Hollywood Exclusive'' that "the song we wrote is almost perfect for the film because, on one end, it's beautiful and almost pristine -- and on the other side of things, it's really twisted and it's like you're on a psychotic roller coaster ride in slow motion". The song, as "Beautiful Day" (not "Learning to Drive"), appears on Weiland's second solo album, '' "Happy" in Galoshes''.

Music video

The music video for the single was directed by

Stone Temple Pilots

Scott Weiland wrote the initial song version when he was the lead singer of

. The unreleased song came from the '' Nº 4'' sessions (1999).

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External links

Streaming audio "Learning to Drive"
(2007 version) at AOL.com 2007 singles Scott Weiland songs Songs written by Scott Weiland 2007 songs Songs written by Doug Grean {{2000s-rock-single-stub

Music video

Stone Temple Pilots

See also

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