Love Potion No. 9

The Clovers

About Love Potion No. 9

"Love Potion No. 9" is a song written in 1959 by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It was originally performed by the Clovers, who took it to number 23 on the US as well as R&B charts that year. The song was recorded by The Searchers in 1964. Their version reached number three on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and number two on Cash Box during the winter of 1965. Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass did an instrumental version (side 2, track 1) on his 1965 album Whipped Cream and Other Delights. The Coasters released a version in December 1971 with "D. W. Washburn" on the B side. It reached #76 in the Billboard Pop Chart and #96 in the Cash Box Pop Chart. 


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I took my troubles down to Madame Rue
You know that gypsy with the gold-capped tooth
She's got a pad on Thirty-Fourth and Vine
Sellin' little bottles of Love Potion Number Nine

I told her that I was a flop with chicks
I've been this way since ninteen-fifty-six
She looked at my palm and she made a magic sign
She said "what you need is Love Potion Number Nine"

She bent down and turned around and gave me a wink
She said "I'm gonna mix it up right here in the sink"
It smelled like turpentine, it looked like India ink
I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink

I didn't know it was day or night
I started kissin' everything in sight
But when I kissed a cop at Thirty-Fourth and Vine
He broke my little bottle of Love Potion Number Nine

I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink

I didn't know it was day or night
I started kissin' everything in sight
I had so much fun that I'm going back again
I wonder what happen with love potion number ten?
Love Potion Number Nine
Love Potion Number Nine
Love Potion Number Nine

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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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9 facts about this song

"Love Potion No. 9" Composition
- "Love Potion No. 9" is a song originally written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in the year 1959.
Original Artist - The Clovers
- The original version of the song was performed by the rhythm and blues group, The Clovers. - The Clovers' rendition of the song made it to the 23rd position on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 3rd on the R&B charts in 1959.
Song Theme
- The song narrates the experience of a love-struck man who visits a gypsy for a love potion but ends up falling in love with her after drinking the potion.
British Band - The Searchers' Version
- In 1965, the British band The Searchers covered the song, and their version reached the 3rd position on the UK Singles Chart. - This cover peaked at No.1 on the Australian Kent Music Report, making it one of The Searchers' most successful singles.
Song's Popularity
- "Love Potion No. 9" proved to be a popular song that was covered by many artists over decades, showing its enduring appeal in pop culture.
Film Reference
- The song lent its title to a 1992 romantic comedy film directed by Dale Launer.
Different Versions
- Both The Clovers' and The Searchers' versions of the song present different endings. The Clovers' version claims he broke the bottle of love potion, while The Searchers' version ends with him kissing everything in sight.
Unique Lyrics
- The song is known for its catchy tune and quirky lyrics that mention various "magical" ingredients added to the love potion.
Early Rock & Roll Influence
- As pioneers of the early rock and roll era, "Love Potion No. 9" by The Clovers contributes to the evolution of this music genre.

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