Elderberry Wine
Elton John
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There's a fly in the window A dog in the yard And a year since I saw you There's a trunk in the corner I keep all my letters My bills and demands I keep too Well I can't help thinking About the times You were a wife of mine You aimed to please me Cooked black-eyed peas-me Made elderberry wine Drunk all the time Feeling fine on elderberry wine Those were the days We'd lay in the haze Forget depressive times How can I ever get it together Without a wife in line To pick the crop and get me hot On elderberry wine Round a tee in the summer A fire in the fall Flat out when they couldn't stand The bottle went round Like a woman down south Passed on from hand to hand Well I can't help thinking About the times You were a wife of mine You aimed to please me Cooked black-eyed peas-me Made elderberry wine Drunk all the time Feeling fine on elderberry wine Those were the days We'd lay in the haze Forget depressive times How can I ever get it together Without a wife in line To pick the crop and get me hot On elderberry wine Drunk all the time Feeling fine on elderberry wine Those were the days We'd lay in the haze Forget depressive times How can I ever get it together Without a wife in line To pick the crop and get me hot On elderberry wine Elderberry wine Elderberry wine Elderberry wine Elderberry wine Elderberry wine Elderberry wine Elderberry wine Elderberry wine Elderberry wine
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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Elderberry Wine" is a track from Elton John's fifth studio album, "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player," which was released in 1973.
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Songwriter DuoLike most of Elton John's popular hits, this song was a collaborative creation with lyricist Bernie Taupin.
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Music GenreThe song is primarily classified under the genre of rock, showcasing Elton John's piano-driven blend of pop and rock music.
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Album SuccessThe album from which "Elderberry Wine" originates, reached No. 1 in both the UK and the US, reinforcing John and Taupin's success as a songwriting duo.
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Concert Opener"Elderberry Wine" has often been used as the opening song for Elton John's performances, including his critically-acclaimed 11-night stand at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles in 1972.
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Rare SingleThe song was released as a single only in Prance, with "Crocodile Rock" as its B-side.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its honky-tonk piano and bluesy feel, as well as its boisterous energy, with some fans deeming it reminiscent of pub rock.
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Vintage InspirationAs the title suggests, the song takes inspiration from elderberry wine, a traditional English homemade wine made from the berries of the elder tree.
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Disappearance from SetlistDespite being a staple in Elton John's concerts, "Elderberry Wine" disappeared from setlists after 1974, only making occasional appearances afterwards.
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TV PerformanceIn 1973, John performed "Elderberry Wine" on The Dick Cavett Show, bringing the song greater visibility and popularity.
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