Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

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About Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

"Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush" is a single by Traffic. It is the title song to the film Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, and features all four members of Traffic singing a joint lead, though the bridge and parts of the chorus have Steve Winwood singing unaccompanied. The single uses an edited version of the song, with the intro removed. When released in late 1967, the single cracked the UK Top 10. Footage of the band acting out the song was commissioned by The Beatles for possible inclusion in the film Magical Mystery Tour but was not used in the final edit. It is now included in the special features of the 2012 DVD/Blu-ray edition of the film. 


Year:
2002
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Turn around every way, looking back another day
The race is on, I'm out to win, before I start I must begin

Here we go round in circles to nowhere
Mulberry bush just won't let me see
If I am lonely when I arrive there
Mulberry bush, will you shelter me when I am naked and cold?
Yet no one must see, oh they're looking at me
When I am straight I feel that my world is real

With people running round and round, bringing one another down
People running round and round, bringing one another down

Here we go round, I'm looking for someone
Mulberry bush is calling to me
Red lights and green ones, I can't be nervous
Mulberry bush, your bright eyes I see

Here we go round in circle to nowhere
Mulberry bush just won't let me see
If I am lonely when I arrive there
Mulberry bush, will you shelter me?

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Traffic

Traffic were an English rock band, formed in Birmingham. The group was formed in April 1967 by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood and Dave Mason. They began as a psychedelic rock group and diversified their sound through the use of instruments such as keyboards like the Mellotron and harpsichord, sitar, and various reed instruments, and by incorporating jazz and improvisational techniques in their music. Their first three singles were "Paper Sun", "Hole in My Shoe", and "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush". more »

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Written by: JIM CAPALDI, DAVE MASON, STEVE WINWOOD, CHRIS WOOD

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ROCK AND ROLL STEW MUSIC LTD, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush" is not originally a song by Steve Winwood and Traffic. It is a traditional nursery rhyme and singing game that has been around since the 19th century and probably has even older origins.
Film Theme Song
Winwood’s band Traffic recorded the version of "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush" that most people know today for the 1968 British film of the same name.
Chart performance
Their version of the song charted in the UK Singles Chart in December 1967, reaching number 8.
Eventual Split
The film was released one year before Traffic initially disbanded in 1969. Steve Winwood went onto join the short-lived supergroup Blind Faith, before launching a solo career.
Band Performers
In the recording of the song, besides Steve Winwood on vocals and organ, the band also consisted of Jim Capaldi on drums, Chris Wood on flute and Dave Mason on guitar.
Film Appearance
Members of Traffic made a cameo appearance in the film "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush" during the performance of this song.
Genre and Style
The song represents a classic British psychedelic pop sound, with catchy melodies overlaid with lush, dreamy effects.
Later Rerecordings
After Traffic, the song "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush" was also rendered by various other artists including Donovan and The Spencer Davis Group.
Song Length
Traffic's version of the song runs for three minutes and eleven seconds—a typical length for pop songs of that era.
Song Legacy
Despite the disbanding of Traffic, their version of "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush" continues to be widely recognized and played, solidifying its mark in British popular music history.

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