Crimson and Clover

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About Crimson and Clover

"Crimson and Clover" is a 1968 song by American rock band Tommy James and the Shondells. Written by the duo of Tommy James and drummer Peter Lucia Jr., it was intended as a change in direction of the group's sound and composition. "Crimson and Clover" was released in late 1968 as a rough mix after a radio station leaked it. It spent 16 weeks on the U. S. charts, reaching number one in the United States (in February 1969) and other countries. The single has sold 5 million copies, making it Tommy James and the Shondells' best-selling song. (Note: the RIAA did not award a gold record so the 5 million sales number is not officially acknowledged.) It has been covered by many artists including Joan Jett and Prince. In 2006, Pitchfork Media named it the 57th best song of the 1960s. 


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Oh uh
Come on

I don't hardly know her
But I think I could love her
I hope she walks over
Cause I've been waiting to show her
Crimson and Clover
Over and over

Baby, I think I love you
I want to know for sure
Come here and stick it to me one time
You move me

Such a sweet thing
Makes me want to sing
What a beautiful feeling
Crimson and clover
Over and over

Baby I, I think I love you
But I want to know for sure
O come here, stick it to me one time
Ah, you don't move me
Look up!

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Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON

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6 facts about this song

Origin
"Crimson and Clover" was originally a hit for Tommy James and the Shondells in 1968.
Joan Jett's Version
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts covered "Crimson and Clover" for their album "I Love Rock 'n Roll" in 1981. - Jett's version was the most successful, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. - For Jett, the song was her second biggest hit after "I Love Rock 'n Roll."
Prince's Version
Prince covered "Crimson and Clover" during his live performances and incorporated it into a medley with his hit "Little Red Corvette" in 2008. - He then released a studio version of the song in the same year which charted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 74.
Tommy James' Version
Tommy James and the Shondells' version was a No. 1 hit in the United States and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969. - The song was included in their sixth studio album, "Crimson & Clover." - It went on to sell over five million copies, and has been covered by many artists.
Song Composition
The title "Crimson and Clover" was decided before the song was written, and was inspired by Tommy James' favorite color (crimson) and his favorite flower (clover). - The studio version of the song by Tommy James and the Shondells was notable for its heavy reverb and usage of tremolo, which was unusual for popular music at the time.
Cultural Impact
The song has become a standard in the classic rock genre, has appeared in numerous movies and TV series, and has been covered by a wide range of artists besides Joan Jett and Prince, including Dolly Parton, The Who, and U2. - It is often considered one of the best rock songs of the 1960s and helped cement Tommy James' place in rock history.

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