Love Potion No. 9
Mike Pender's Searchers, The Searchers
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I took my troubles down to Madame Rue You know that gypsy with the gold-capped tooth She's got a pad down on Thirty-Fourth and Vine Selling little bottles of Love Potion Number Nine I told her that I was a flop with chics I've been this way since 1956 She looked at my palm and she made a magic sign She said "What you need is Love Potion Number Nine" She bent down and turned around and gave me a wink She said "I'm gonna make it up right here in the sink" It smelled like turpentine, it looked like Indian ink I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink I didn't know if it was day or night I started kissing everything in sight But when I kissed a cop down on Thirty-Fourth and Vine He broke my little bottle of Love Potion Number Nine I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink I didn't know if it was day or night I started kissin' everything in sight But when I kissed a cop down on Thirty-Fourth and Vine He broke my little bottle of Love Potion Number Nine Love Potion Number Nine Love Potion Number Nine Love Potion Number Nine
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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
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9 facts about this song
"Love Potion No. 9" Composition- "Love Potion No. 9" is a song originally written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in the year 1959.
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Original Artist - The Clovers- The original version of the song was performed by the rhythm and blues group, The Clovers.
- The Clovers' rendition of the song made it to the 23rd position on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 3rd on the R&B charts in 1959.
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Song Theme- The song narrates the experience of a love-struck man who visits a gypsy for a love potion but ends up falling in love with her after drinking the potion.
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British Band - The Searchers' Version- In 1965, the British band The Searchers covered the song, and their version reached the 3rd position on the UK Singles Chart.
- This cover peaked at No.1 on the Australian Kent Music Report, making it one of The Searchers' most successful singles.
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Song's Popularity- "Love Potion No. 9" proved to be a popular song that was covered by many artists over decades, showing its enduring appeal in pop culture.
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Film Reference- The song lent its title to a 1992 romantic comedy film directed by Dale Launer.
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Different Versions- Both The Clovers' and The Searchers' versions of the song present different endings. The Clovers' version claims he broke the bottle of love potion, while The Searchers' version ends with him kissing everything in sight.
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Unique Lyrics- The song is known for its catchy tune and quirky lyrics that mention various "magical" ingredients added to the love potion.
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Early Rock & Roll Influence- As pioneers of the early rock and roll era, "Love Potion No. 9" by The Clovers contributes to the evolution of this music genre.
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