And It Stoned Me
Van Morrison
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Half a mile from the county fair And the rain came pourin' down Me and Billy standin' there With a silver half a crown Hands are full of a fishin' rod And the tackle on our backs We just stood there gettin' wet With our backs against the fence Oh, the water Oh, the water Oh, the water Hope it don't rain all day And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like Jelly Roll And it stoned me And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like goin' home And it stoned me Then the rain let up and the sun came up And we were gettin' dry Almost let a pick-up truck nearly pass us by So we jumped right in and the driver grinned And he dropped us up the road Yeah, we looked at the swim and we jumped right in Not to mention fishing poles Oh, the water Oh, the water Oh, the water Let it run all over me And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like Jelly Roll And it stoned me And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like goin' home And it stoned me On the way back home we sang a song But our throats were getting dry Then we saw the man from across the road With the sunshine in his eyes Well he lived all alone in his own little home With a great big gallon jar There were bottles too, one for me and you And he said Hey! There you are Oh, the water Oh, the water Oh, the water Get it myself from the mountain stream And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like Jelly Roll And it stoned me And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like goin' home And it stoned me And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like Jelly Roll And it stoned me And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like goin' home And it stoned me
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"And It Stoned Me" is a song by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It was released as the opening track on his third studio album, "Moondance," in February 1970.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by a childhood experience of Morrison's. As a twelve-year-old, he had a deeply spiritual experience while fishing, which felt like being stoned.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics include several natural elements like water, rain, and fishing, reflecting Morrison's love for nature. The song's theme is often interpreted as an exploration of the mind-expanding and transformative power of nature.
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Song Structure"And It Stoned Me" is marked by its traditional regular rhythmic pattern, which is repeated throughout the complete cycle of a refrain and two verses.
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CoversThis song has been covered by numerous artists, including Jerry Garcia, The Black Crowes, Zac Brown Band, and Widespread Panic, demonstrating its widespread popularity and enduring appeal.
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Critical Acclaim"And It Stoned Me" is now considered a classic and is frequently cited among Morrison's best compositions. Rolling Stone magazine once described it as "a spiritual shiver."
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Live PerformancesThis song often appeared in Morrison's live performances throughout his career and figures prominently in his 2009 live album "Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl."
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Song GenreWhile "And It Stoned Me" shares the album's general musical stylings, mixing R&B, folk, country, and jazz influences, it is often primarily classified within the blues genre.
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Contribution to Album SuccessBeing the opening track of the "Moondance" album, the song notably paved the way for the commercial and critical success of the album. "Moondance" itself is now considered a classic album of the 1970s.
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Impact on Popular CultureThe song's phrase "Oh, the water" has been sampled by Chance the Rapper on his song "Blessings." It mirrors the song's cultural impact and enduring influence in the music industry.
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