Bottle of Wine

The Fireballs, Jimmy Gilmer

About Bottle of Wine

"Bottle of Wine" is a song written by Tom Paxton and performed by The Fireballs. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967. It also reached #3 in South Africa. The song appeared on their 1967 album, Bottle of Wine. The Fireballs version only included two out of the four verses written by Paxton with the chorus being repeated. The song was produced by Norman Petty. The song was ranked #63 on Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1968.


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Ramblin' around this dirty old town
Singin' for nickels and dimes
Times getting rough I ain't got enough
To buy me a bottle of wine

Bottle of wine, fruit of the vine
When you gonna let me get sober
Leave me along, let me go home
I wann'a go back and start over

Little hotel, older than Hell
Cold and as dark as a mine
Blanket so thin, I lie there and grin
Buy me little bottle of wine

Bottle of wine, fruit of the vine
When you gonna let me get sober
Leave me along, let me go home
I wann'a go back and start over

Aches in my head, bugs in my bed
Pants so old that they shine
Out on the street, tell the people I meet
Won'ch buy me a bottle of wine

Bottle of wine, fruit of the vine
When you gonna let me get sober
Leave me along, let me go home
I wann'a go back and start over

Teacher must teach, and the preacher must preach
Miner must dig in the mine
I ride the rods, trusting in God
And hugging my bottle of wine

Bottle of wine, fruit of the vine
When you gonna let me get sober
Leave me along, let me go home
I wann'a go back and start over

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The Fireballs

The Fireballs, sometimes billed as Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs, is an American rock and roll group, particularly popular at the end of the 1950s and in the early 1960s. The original 1958 line-up was: George Tomsco (lead guitar), Chuck Tharp (vocals), Stan Lark (bass), Eric Budd (drums), and Dan Trammell (rhythm guitar). more »

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Written by: THOMAS R PAXTON, TOM PAXTON

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8 facts about this song

Songwriters & Artists
"Bottle of Wine" is a song written by renowned folk musician Tom Paxton. - Although Paxton wrote the song, it was the rock band The Fireballs that popularized it.
Tom Paxton Career Highlights
Tom Paxton is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. - He is recognized for his politically provocative songwriting style, but "Bottle of Wine" is more of a lighthearted ditty.
The Fireballs Success
The Fireballs, often referred to as "the first New Mexican rock band," shot to fame in the late ’50s and early ’60s. - They had a string of hits, but their most enduring success was arguably "Bottle of Wine."
Song Creation & Recording
Paxton wrote "Bottle of Wine" during his time in the Greenwich Village folk scene in the 1960s. - The original recording of "Bottle of Wine" was produced by Norman Petty, who was best known for his work with Buddy Holly and The Crickets.
Chart Performance
The Fireballs' version of "Bottle of Wine" climbed to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1968. - It was The Fireballs last Top 40 hit, marking the end of their mainstream success.
Cultural Impact
"Bottle of Wine" has been covered by prolific artists like Jimmy Gilmer and The Kingston Trio. - Today, the song is a staple in folk and rock music, often performed live by both established and emerging artists.
Lyrical Significance
The lyrics of "Bottle of Wine" reflect the transient lifestyles and free-spirited mentality of the 1960s counterculture. - This song particularly resonates as an ode to the simple joys of life, camaraderie, and the virtues of good company with a bottle of wine.
Album Inclusion
The track first appeared on Tom Paxton's 1965 album "Ain't That News." - It was later included in The Fireballs' 1968 album "Bottle of Wine," evidencing its titular and symbolic significance.

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