Gloria
Van Morrison
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Like to tell you 'bout my baby You know she comes around Just 'bout five feet-four A-from her head to the ground You know she comes around here At just about midnight She make me feel so good, Lord She make me feel all right And her name is G-L-O-R-I G-L-O-R-I-A Gloria! G-L-O-R-I-A Gloria! I'm gonna shout it all night Gloria! I'm gonna shout it every day Gloria! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah She comes around here Just about midnight She make me feel so good, Lord I want to say she make me feel all right Comes a-walkin' down my street Then she comes up to my house She knock upon my door And then she comes to my room Yeah, and she make me feel all right G-L-O-R-I-A Gloria! G-L-O-R-I-A Gloria! I'm gonna shout it all night Gloria! I'm gonna shout it every day Gloria! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah So good Gloria! All right Feels so good Gloria! All right, yeah
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Written by: Van Morrison
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11 facts about this song
Historical Background"Gloria" is a song written by Northern Irish singer and songwriter Van Morrison, and originally recorded by Van's band, Them, in 1964. It became a timeless rock anthem and favorite among many bands and artists.
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Song StructureThe song consists of only two verses and a repeated chorus. However, its simple, catchy structure and energetic instrumental have contributed to its memorable, timeless appeal.
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It's B-SideOriginally, "Gloria" was the B-side to Them's single, "Baby, Please Don't Go."
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, bands often extend "Gloria" into lengthy jams, sometimes as long as 20 minutes.
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Covers and Influence“Gloria” has been covered by many famous bands and artists, including The Doors, Patti Smith, The Shadows of Knight, and many more. Patti Smith's version rewrites the lyrics from a female perspective and is considered a feminist anthem.
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Van Morrison’s DisconnectionDespite this song being one of Van Morrison's biggest hits, he said in an interview with Song Facts in 2009 that he doesn't connect with it anymore and rarely performs it.
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Hall of Fame Song"Gloria" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017.
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Not a Chart TopperDespite its popularity and enduring influence, "Gloria" did not initially chart highly. When first released in the UK, it did not make the Top 40.
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Popular in the United StatesThe Shadows of Knight, an American rock band from the suburbs of Chicago, actually had more commercial success with "Gloria" in the US than Them. They peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.
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Cultural Impact"Gloria" still remains a popular song in pop culture today, often used in films and television series to evoke the rebellious spirit of the 1960s. It was used in movies like "The Outsiders" and "The Boat That Rocked", and TV series like "The Sopranos."
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AccoladesRolling Stone magazine ranked "Gloria" as number 208 on its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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