Spill the Wine

Eric Burdon

About Spill the Wine

"Spill the Wine" is a 1970 song performed by Eric Burdon and the band War. It was released as a single in May 1970, backed by the non-album track "Magic Mountain", and was War's first chart hit.


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Spill the wine and take that pearl, Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl, Spill the wine and take that pearl

I was once out strolling one very hot summer's day
When I thought I'd lay myself down to rest
In a big field of tall grass
I lay there in the sun and felt it caressing my face

And I fell asleep and dreamed
I dreamed I was in a Hollywood movie
And that I was the star of the movie
This really blew my mind, the fact that me,
An overfed, long-haired leaping gnome
Should be the star of a Hollywood movie

But there I was, I was taken to a place, the hall of the mountain kings
I stood high upon a mountain top, naked to the world
In front of every kind of girl, there was
Black ones, round ones, big ones, crazy ones

Out of the middle came a lady
She whispered in my ear something crazy
She said:

Spill the wine and take that pearl, 
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl, 
Spill the wine and take that pearl

I thought to myself what could that mean
Am I going crazy or is this just a dream
Now, wait a minute
I know I'm lying in a field of grass somewhere
So it's all in my head
And then.
I heard her say one more time:

Spill the wine and take that pearl, 
Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl, 
Spill the wine and take that pearl

I could feel hot flames of fire roaring at my back
As she disappeared, but soon she returned
In her hand was a bottle of wine, in the other, a glass
She poured some of the wine from the bottle into the glass
And raised it to her lips
And just before she drank it, she said:

Spill the wine and take that pearl, Spill the wine and take that pearl
Spill the wine and take that pearl, Spill the wine and take that pearl

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Eric Burdon

Eric Victor Burdon (born 11 May 1941) is an English singer-songwriter best known as a member and vocalist of R&B band The Animals, and the funk band War and for his aggressive stage performance. He was ranked 57th in Rolling Stone's list - The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. more »

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Written by: Charles Miller, Harold Brown, Howard Scott, LeRoy Jordan, Morris Dickerson, Thomas Allen, Lee Levitin

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10 facts about this song

Historical Context
"Spill the Wine" is a 1970 song performed by Eric Burdon and the band War. It was the first hit song that they released together.
Song Creation
Interestingly, the song was created accidentally when Burdon, intoxicated, spilled wine on a mixing board. This gave the inspiration for the song.
Meaning behind the Song
The song dives into themes of seduction, allure, and desire. Its psychedelic, funk-inspired sound captivated listeners, contributing to its success.
Chart Performance
The record topped the charts in both the U.S and Canada. It reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one in the RPM Canadian Singles Chart.
Contribution to Music Video Evolution
The filmed version of "Spill the Wine" is considered by some as one of the first modern music videos, as it featured lip-syncing along with a narrative, showing a band and its lead singer interacting.
Movie featuring
"Spill the Wine" was featured in the 1997 film "Boogie Nights", the 2005 film "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo", and the 2004 film "Remember the Daze".
Recognition
"Spill the Wine" is often considered a classic in the funk and R&B genres. It continues to be a popular choice for radio play and has been covered by many artists.
Cultural Impact
The iconic phrase "Spill The Wine" was sampled in The Isley Brothers' song "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)" and significantly influenced the rap and hip-hop community.
Song Credits
Though often associated with Eric Burdon due to his distinctive vocals, "Spill the Wine" was primarily written by War members Papa Dee Allen, Harold Brown, B.B. Dickerson, Lonnie Jordan, Charles Miller, Lee Oskar, and Howard Scott.
Uniqueness
The song is unique in that it's a mix of funk, rock, jazz, and Latin music, a convergence not often seen in popular music of the time. This gave it a distinctive sound that contributed to its popularity.

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