In the Springtime of His Voodoo

Tori Amos

About In the Springtime of His Voodoo

"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" is a 1996 song written by singer-songwriter Tori Amos. It is a harpsichord-driven rock dirge and was included on her 1996 album Boys for Pele. "In the Springtime of His Voodoo" was released in September 1996 as the fifth single from the Boys for Pele album in the US, containing remixes by house music producers Steve Donato and Vinny Vero. This song was removed from the 1997 re-issued version of Boys for Pele in the UK and Australasia, due to time constraints after adding the Armand's Star Trunk Funkin' Mix of "Professional Widow". "In the Springtime of His Voodoo" was also remixed and released as a dance single, but was a much smaller club success. Interest in the album resurfaced when Amos sang vocals on "Blue Skies", another club and dance hit by dance music artist BT that reached No. 1 on the Hot Dance/Club Play chart exactly one year after the release of Boys for Pele. 


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1996
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Standin' on a corner in Winslow Arizona
And I'm quite sure I'm in the wrong song
Two girls sixty five got a piece tied up in the
Back seat
"Honey we're Recovering Christians"

In the springtime of his voodoo
He was going to show me spring

And right there for a minute
I knew you so well

Got an angry snatch
Girls you know what I mean
When swivelin that hip doesn't do the trick
Me pureed sanitarily Mr Sulu
Warp speed
Warp speed
In the springtime of his voodoo

Every road leads back to my door
Every road I will follow
Every road leads back to my door
Got all your crosses loaded

And I know she's not that
Foxy
Boys
I said I know she's not that
Foxy but
You gotta owe something sometimes
You gotta owe
When you're your momma's sunshine
You've got to give something sometimes
When you're the sweetest cherry
In an apple pie
I need some voodoo on these prunes
In the springtime of his voodoo
He was going to show me spring

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Tori Amos

Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos; August 22, 1963) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. She is a classically trained musician and possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Amos originally served as the lead singer of 1980s synthpop group Y Kant Tori Read, and as a solo artist was at the forefront of a number of female singer-songwriters in the early 1990s. She was also noteworthy early in her solo career as one of the few alternative rock performers to use a piano as her primary instrument. Some of her charting singles include "Crucify", "Silent All These Years", "God", "Cornflake Girl", "Caught a Lite Sneeze", "Professional Widow", "Spark", "1000 Oceans", and "A Sorta Fairytale", her most commercially successful single in the U.S. to date. more »

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Written by: TORI ELLEN AMOS

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21 facts about this song

Song Origin
"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" is a song written by Tori Amos, a well-known American singer-songwriter. It is part of the album "Boys for Pele," which was released in January 1996.
Song Length
This song is approximately 5 minutes and 32 seconds long, which is rather long compared to the average popular song length of 3 to 4 minutes.
Genre
"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" and the album "Boys for Pele" are considered as an amalgamation of rock, pop, and orchestral music with an experimental twist, often characterized as ‘Baroque Pop’.
Album Concept
"Boys for Pele" is the third studio album by Amos. The whole album, including "In the Springtime of His Voodoo," deals with themes of femininity, religion, and relationships.
Song Themes
"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" is considered to be dealing with power dynamics and sexual politics of romantic relationships, embodying many of the thematic elements of the rest of the album.
Song Features
This song is recognized to have uniquely alternating between disparate rhythms, having a quirky, jerky rhythm on the verse parts and a rolling, driving rhythm on the chorus parts.
Musical Arrangement
The song features a honky-tonk style piano, harmonica, and a choir, arranged in a way that combines traditional music elements with Amos’ distinctive style.
Single Release
In 1996, the song was released as the fifth single from the "Boys for Pele" album, following the successful singles like "Professional Widow" and "Caught a Lite Sneeze".
Music Video
A music video was made for the song, directed by James Brown. Amos can be seen performing the song intercut with scenes of a voodoo doll and a walking cane, referencing the song's voodoo-themed title.
Remix
"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" has been remixed and had an EP released for it, titled "In the Springtime of His Voodoo - EP". This included three remixes of the song by Vinny Vero and Steve Donato.
Chart Performance
Despite being one of the less commercially successful singles from the album, "In the Springtime of His Voodoo" did manage to reach #72 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US and #55 on the UK Singles Chart.
Release
"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" is a song by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos. It was released as the fifth single from her third studio album, "Boys for Pele," in 1996.
Chart Performance
Unlike Amos's previous singles, "In the Springtime of His Voodoo" did not chart on the US Billboard Top 100. However, it did reach number 62 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Composition
The song is written in the key of E-flat minor and varies between a rhythm of 4/4 and 6/8 time. It is described as experimental, fusing electronica, jazz, and trip-hop elements.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "In the Springtime of His Voodoo" reference the French monarchy and Louisiana Voodoo culture, indicative of the historical allusions and deep symbolism that often characterize Tori Amos’s work.
Remixes
The single release of "In the Springtime of His Voodoo" featured several remixes of the song. The most popular was the "Hasbrouck Heights Single Mix," which was remixed by Vinny Vero and Steve Donato.
Music Video
An official music video was made for "In the Springtime of His Voodoo," which was released for promotion of the single. The video, directed by James Brown, showcases Tori Amos performing and dancing in a wilderness setting.
Album
The album from which the song is taken, "Boys for Pele", is considered one of Amos's most successful and critically acclaimed albums. It was named after the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele.
Tour Performance
"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" was frequently included in the setlist during the Dew Drop Inn Tour in 1996 and has since become a fan favorite in live performances.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its daring mix of genres, while others were less enthusiastic about its eclectic sound. However, it remains a divisive but enduring part of Amos's discography.
Song Interpretation
The song’s content deals primarily with the struggle of the female protagonist to reclaim her power and identity, a common theme in Amos's music. The subtle mistress narrative encompassing French and voodoo culture is often regarded as a commentary on the simultaneous allure and danger of patriarchal power structures.

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