Tupelo Honey
Van Morrison
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You can take all the tea in China Put it in a big brown bag for me Sail right around all the seven oceans Drop it straight into the deep blue sea She's as sweet as Tupelo honey She's an angel of the first degree She's as sweet as Tupelo honey Just like honey from the bee You can't stop us on the road to freedom You can't keep us 'cause our eyes can see Men with insight, men in granite Knights in armor bent on chivalry She's as sweet as Tupelo honey She's an angel of the first degree She's as sweet as Tupelo honey Just like honey, baby, from the bee You can't stop us on the road to freedom You can't stop us 'cause our eyes can see Men with insight, men in granite Knights in armor intent on chivalry She's as sweet as Tupelo honey She's an angel of the first degree She's as sweet as Tupelo honey Just like honey, baby, from the bee You know she's alright, oh she's alright with me You know, you know, you know she's alright, she alright with me You know, you know, you know you know You know she's alright, alright with me She's alright, she's alright She's alright with me She's alright She's alright with me She's alright She's alright with me She's al, she's alright, she's alright She's alright with me She's alright, she's alright, she's alright, she's alright You can take all the tea in China Put it in a big brown bag for me Sail it right around all these seven oceans Drop it smack dab in the middle of the deep blue sea Because, she's as sweet as Tupelo honey, yes she is She's an angel of the first degree She's as sweet as Tupelo honey Just like honey, baby, from the bee She's as sweet as Tupelo honey She's an angel of the first degree She's as sweet as Tupelo honey Just like the honey, from the bee She's alright, she's alright with me She's my baby, you know she's alright She's my baby, she's my baby, she's alright She's my baby
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Tupelo Honey" is a song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and the title song from his 1971 album, Tupelo Honey.
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Song DurationThe song has a length of 6 minutes and 53 seconds, making it one of Van Morrison's longer songs.
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Album SuccessThe "Tupelo Honey" album is considered one of Van Morrison's most commercially successful albums, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Song InspirationThe song was named after a variety of honey, Tupelo honey, which is produced from the flowers of the Tupelo tree in some Southern United States like Florida.
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Genre ClassificationThe song can be classified into the genres of folk rock and blue-eyed soul.
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Rhythm and Melody"Tupelo Honey" has a gentle melody, carried by a rhythm section of conga and acoustic bass, with Morrison's vocals accompanied by his own acoustic guitar, piano, and a choir-like backing vocal ensemble.
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Critical ReceptionThe song and its album received generally positive reviews from critics, appreciating Van Morrison's soulful vocals and the song's romantic and relaxed vibe.
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Cover Versions"Tupelo Honey" has been covered by several artists including Dusty Springfield, Richard Manuel (of The Band), and Cassandra Wilson.
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Song InterpretationsThe song's lyrics are open to various interpretations. Some believe it to be a love song, while others interpret it as an ode to a place or an experience.
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LegacyDespite not being released as a single, "Tupelo Honey" gained popularity over time and has since become one of Van Morrison's signature songs.
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