Tupelo Honey

Van Morrison

About Tupelo Honey

"Tupelo Honey" is a popular song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and the title song from his 1971 album, Tupelo Honey. The title derives from an expensive, mild-tasting tupelo honey produced in the southeastern United States. Released as a single in 1972, it reached number 47 on the U. S. pop chart. The melody, which has a catchy, soulful feel to it, was borrowed from Morrison's song "Crazy Love", released the previous year. This same melody was later used by Van Morrison on the song, "Why Must I Always Explain?", on his 1991 double album, Hymns to the Silence. Morrison has played "Tupelo Honey" in a medley with both "Crazy Love" and "Why Must I Always Explain?" in concert. 


Year:
2007
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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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Van Morrison

Van Morrison, OBE (born George Ivan Morrison; 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. His live performances at their best are described as transcendental, while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are critically acclaimed and appear at the top of many greatest album lists. more »

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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.
Song Duration
The song has a length of 6 minutes and 53 seconds, making it one of Van Morrison's longer songs.
Album Success
The "Tupelo Honey" album is considered one of Van Morrison's most commercially successful albums, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Song Inspiration
The 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.
Genre Classification
The song can be classified into the genres of folk rock and blue-eyed soul.
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.
Critical Reception
The song and its album received generally positive reviews from critics, appreciating Van Morrison's soulful vocals and the song's romantic and relaxed vibe.
Cover Versions
"Tupelo Honey" has been covered by several artists including Dusty Springfield, Richard Manuel (of The Band), and Cassandra Wilson.
Song Interpretations
The 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.
Legacy
Despite 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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