Incense and Peppermints
Strawberry Alarm Clock
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Good sense, innocence, cripplin' mankind Dead kings, many things I can't define Occasions, persuasions clutter your mind Incense and peppermints, the color of time Who cares what games we choose? Little to win but nothin' to lose Incense and peppermints, meaningless nouns Turn on, tune in, turn your eyes around Look at yourself, look at yourself, yeah, yeah Look at yourself, look at yourself, yeah, yeah, yeah! To divide this cockeyed world in two Throw your pride to one side, it's the least you can do Beatniks and politics, nothing is new A yardstick for lunatics, one point of view Who cares what games we choose? Little to win but nothin' to lose Good sense, innocence, cripplin' mankind Dead kings, many things I can't define Occasions, persuasions clutter your mind Incense and peppermints, the color of time Who cares what games we choose? Little to win but nothin' to lose Incense and peppermints Incense and peppermints Sha la la
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Written by: John Carter, Timothy P. Gilbert
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20 facts about this song
Song OriginDespite being Strawberry Alarm Clock's biggest hit, none of the members of the band are credited with writing "Incense and Peppermints."
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Chart-topping SuccessReleased in 1967, "Incense and Peppermints" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, helping to establish the psychedelic pop reputation of the band.
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Uncredited VocalistThe song's lead vocal was sung by Greg Munford, a 16-year-old friend of the band, who never officially became a member of Strawberry Alarm Clock. He was not credited on the record.
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SongwritersThe song was written by John S. Carter and Tim Gilbert. Their idea was to replicate the psychedelic sound popular in the late 1960's but neither of them were part of the band.
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InstrumentationThe distinctive keyboard sound in the song is achieved using an organ with a touch of guitar distortion, which gives it a slightly peculiar and psychedelic sound.
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Certified GoldThe single was certified gold (meaning it sold over a million copies) by the RIAA in December 1967.
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Film Appearance"Incense and Peppermints" is used in the soundtrack of the movie Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, further fueling its popularity.
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Accidental CreationThe song started out as a b-side instrumental track. The lyrics were reportedly added in just one afternoon and the song's recognizable melody was written by Mark Weitz, the band's keyboardist.
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Debut Album"Incense and Peppermints" is the title track of Strawberry Alarm Clock's first album, further cementing its influence and importance to the band's early career.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Incense and Peppermints" has been covered by numerous bands and artists, including The Muppets on The Ed Sullivan Show.
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Band Formation"Strawberry Alarm Clock" was an American psychedelic rock band formed in 1967 in Los Angeles, best known for their hit song "Incense and Peppermints".
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Chart Success"Incense and Peppermints" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in November 1967.
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Notable VocalsGreg Munford, a 16-year-old friend of the band members, was the voice behind the psychedelic hit. However, Munford was not a permanent member of the band.
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Writing CreditsThe responsibility for the song's success mainly rested on the capable shoulders of John S. Carter and Tim Gilbert, the writers of "Incense and Peppermints".
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Lack of Singing CreditThe band members weren't given any credit for the vocals of the song. It was originally intended as a B-side, and no members of Strawberry Alarm Clock sang on the record.
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Album Launch"Incense and Peppermints" was also the name of the debut album of Strawberry Alarm Clock, released in 1967.
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Movie AppearanceThe song appeared in many films over the years, most notably, it was used in the soundtrack for the iconic 1960s movie, "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery".
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Music StyleThe song is noteworthy for its fusion of pop and psychedelic sounds, which became a hallmark of the 'Flower Power' era.
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Lasting PopularityDespite being over fifty years old, "Incense and Peppermints" continues to be a regularly referenced song in pop culture due to its catchy melody and iconic psychedelic sound.
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InstrumentalsThe song is notable for its combination of electric guitars, keyboards, and string instruments, creating a unique psychedelic blend.
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