Sweet Cherry Wine
Tommy James
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SWEET CHERRY WINE Tommy James & The Shondells Come on everyone we gotta get together now Oh yeah, love's the only thing that matters anyhow And the beauty of life can only survive If we love one another Oh yeah yesterday my friends were marching out to war Oh yeah listen now we ain't a marching anymore No we ain't gonna fight Only God has the right To decide who's to live and die He gave us sweet cherry wine so very fine Drink it right down, pass it all around So stimulating, so intoxicating Sweet cherry wine To open your mind And everybody's gonna feel so fine Drinking sweet cherry wine Yes they will Watch the mountain turn To dust and glow away Oh Lord, you know there's got to be a better way And the old masquerade is a no soul parade Marchin' through the ruins of time To save us He gave us sweet cherry wine Sweet cherry wine, so very fine Drink it right down Pass it all around So stimulating, so intoxicating Sweet cherry wine Drink it with your brother Trust in one another, yeah, yeah He gave us sweet cherry wine Sweet cherry wine Drink it right down Pass it all around People don't you know the cup is running over Sweet cherry wine
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Written by: RITCHIE GRASSO, TOMMY JAMES
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Sweet Cherry Wine" is a song by American rock musician Tommy James.
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Album InformationThe song is one of the singles in the third studio album by Tommy James & the Shondells, "Crimson & Clover".
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Release Date"Sweet Cherry Wine" was released as a single in 1969.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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Song GenreThe genre of the song is Psychedelic Pop, also touching upon elements of rock.
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Song ThemeAlthough known for its upbeat tune, the song has a serious theme, dealing with the topics of love, peace, and brotherhood.
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Song's Popularity"Sweet Cherry Wine" is one of Tommy James' most popular songs and is still played on oldies radio stations today.
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Songwriting CreditsTommy James wrote the song with Richie Cordell, who co-produced the track with him.
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Philanthropic UseAn underlying supportive of anti-war message in the song led to its usage for fund-raising for the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam movement.
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Cover VersionsTommy James’ song has been covered by various artists, exemplifying its global popularity and the longevity of its appeal.
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Musical StyleThe song features a potent blend of classical instruments like the violin and contemporary rock instruments, which adds to the song's unique sound.
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Vinyl EditionThe original vinyl single was released by Roulette Records, with "Breakaway" as the B-side.
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Critical ReceptionDespite veering off from the usual bubblegum pop sound that Tommy James & the Shondells were known for, "Sweet Cherry Wine" was well received by critics and audiences alike for its mature themes and catchy tune.
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Song ImpactThe song marked a shift in Tommy James' career towards more serious and introspective themes, while still retaining the catchy and memorable melodies that made them popular.
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Military UseA version of this song was performed by Nancy Sinatra and used to introduce the Armed Forces Radio program "Date with Nancy" during the Vietnam War era.
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