Crimson and Clover
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Joan Jett
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Ah, now I don't hardly know her But I think I can love her Crimson and clover Ah, now when she comes walkin' over Now I've been waitin' to show her Crimson and clover, over and over Yeah, I'm not such a sweet thing I wanna do everything What a beautiful feelin' Crimson and clover, over and over Crimson and clover, over and over Crimson and clover, over and over Crimson and clover, over and over Crimson and clover, over and over
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Written by: PETER LUCIA, TOMMY JAMES
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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Joan Jett's VersionJoan 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."
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Prince's VersionPrince 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.
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Tommy James' VersionTommy 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.
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Song CompositionThe 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.
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Cultural ImpactThe 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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