Bottle of Wine
Tom Paxton
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Ramblin' around this dirty old town Singin' for nickels and dimes Times getting rough I ain't got enough To buy me a bottle of wine Bottle of wine, fruit of the vine When you gonna let me get sober Leave me along, let me go home I wann'a go back and start over Little hotel, older than Hell Cold and as dark as a mine Blanket so thin, I lie there and grin Buy me little bottle of wine Bottle of wine, fruit of the vine When you gonna let me get sober Leave me along, let me go home I wann'a go back and start over Aches in my head, bugs in my bed Pants so old that they shine Out on the street, tell the people I meet Won'ch buy me a bottle of wine Bottle of wine, fruit of the vine When you gonna let me get sober Leave me along, let me go home I wann'a go back and start over Teacher must teach, and the preacher must preach Miner must dig in the mine I ride the rods, trusting in God And hugging my bottle of wine Bottle of wine, fruit of the vine When you gonna let me get sober Leave me along, let me go home I wann'a go back and start over
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Written by: THOMAS R PAXTON, TOM PAXTON
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8 facts about this song
Songwriters & Artists"Bottle of Wine" is a song written by renowned folk musician Tom Paxton.
- Although Paxton wrote the song, it was the rock band The Fireballs that popularized it.
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Tom Paxton Career HighlightsTom Paxton is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
- He is recognized for his politically provocative songwriting style, but "Bottle of Wine" is more of a lighthearted ditty.
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The Fireballs SuccessThe Fireballs, often referred to as "the first New Mexican rock band," shot to fame in the late ’50s and early ’60s.
- They had a string of hits, but their most enduring success was arguably "Bottle of Wine."
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Song Creation & RecordingPaxton wrote "Bottle of Wine" during his time in the Greenwich Village folk scene in the 1960s.
- The original recording of "Bottle of Wine" was produced by Norman Petty, who was best known for his work with Buddy Holly and The Crickets.
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Chart PerformanceThe Fireballs' version of "Bottle of Wine" climbed to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1968.
- It was The Fireballs last Top 40 hit, marking the end of their mainstream success.
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Cultural Impact"Bottle of Wine" has been covered by prolific artists like Jimmy Gilmer and The Kingston Trio.
- Today, the song is a staple in folk and rock music, often performed live by both established and emerging artists.
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Lyrical SignificanceThe lyrics of "Bottle of Wine" reflect the transient lifestyles and free-spirited mentality of the 1960s counterculture.
- This song particularly resonates as an ode to the simple joys of life, camaraderie, and the virtues of good company with a bottle of wine.
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Album InclusionThe track first appeared on Tom Paxton's 1965 album "Ain't That News."
- It was later included in The Fireballs' 1968 album "Bottle of Wine," evidencing its titular and symbolic significance.
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