And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine
Anita O'Day, Stan Kenton
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He would spend it on the ponies, He would spend it on the girls, Buy his mother gin and roses For her poor old henna'd curls. And when his wife said, "Hey now! What did you get for me?" He socked her in the chopper, Such a sweet sweet guy was he! And her tears flowed like wine, Yes her tears flowed like wine, She's a real sad tomato, She's a busted valentine. Knows her mama done told her That her man is darned unkind. How he loved the old race horses, He would bet them every day. One day he caught a winner And the cabbage wasn't hay! He indulged in fancy spending, Ordered rings, cars and furs, But alas, alack, Like a stab in the back, She found out they were not hers! And her tears flowed like wine, Yes her tears flowed like wine, She's a real sad tomato, She's a busted valentine. Knows her mama done told her That her man is darned unkind. He got mixed up with a Maisie, He got mixed up with a Flo, So Flo shoved him in the river, He'll not get mixed up no more! His wife then draped herself in black That showed her figure fine, Then she cussed him out, the two-faced guy, No insurance could she find. And her tears flowed like wine, Yes her tears flowed like wine, She's a real sad tomato, She's a busted valentine. Knows her mama done told her That her man is darned unkind.
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Written by: CHARLES LAWRENCE, JOE GREENE, STAN KENTON
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9 facts about this song
Jazz Band Connection"And her tears flowed like Wine" was performed by the American musician Stan Kenton, who was actually known for being a big band and jazz composer.
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Chart HitIn 1944, "And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine" made it to the top Billboard charts for weeks, peaking at number 4.
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Notable SingerOne of the most notable versions of the song was that featuring Anita O'Day, a renowned American Jazz singer.
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Other PerformancesThe song has been performed by other legendary artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and Chaka Khan, further increasing its popularity.
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Lyrics AuthenticityThe shared lyrical theme of heartbreak and alcohol in "And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine" offers a deeply emotional and genuine narrative, as it was written during World War II era.
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Co-writersThe song was not just a single-handed effort by Stan Kenton, it was actually co-written by Joe Greene and Charles Lawrence.
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Popular Media AppearancesIn 1946, the song was featured in the film "Suspense," further showcasing the song's cultural impact.
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Historical ContextThe song was part of the Swing Era – a form of Jazz that developed in the United States in the early 1930s.
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Descriptive LyricsJust like many Classic Jazz songs, "And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine" is known for having poetic, visual, and detailed lyrics which allow listeners to easily visualise the story.
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