Spoonful
Willie Dixon, Jimmy Reed
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It could be a spoonful of coffee It could be a spoonful of tea But one little spoon of your precious love Is good enough for me Men lie about that spoonful Some cry about that spoonful Some die about that spoonful Everybody fight about a spoonful That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful It could be a spoonful of water To save you from the desert sand But one spoon of love1 from my forty-five Will save you from another man Men lie about that spoonful Some cry about that spoonful Some die about that spoonful Everybody fight about a spoonful That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful It could be a spoonful of sugar It could be a spoonful of tea But one little spoon of your precious love Is good enough for me Men lie about that spoonful Some cry about that spoonful Some die about that spoonful Everybody fight about a spoonful That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful It could be a spoonful of sugar It could be a spoonful of tea But one little spoon of your precious love Is good enough for me
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10 facts about this song
Original Release"Spoonful" is a blues song originally written by Willie Dixon in the early 1960s.
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Versions of the SongIn 1960, blues singer Howlin' Wolf originally recorded "Spoonful".
- The British rock band Cream released their extended version of "Spoonful" in 1966.
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Howlin' Wolf's VersionThe original version by Howlin' Wolf is energetic and raw which typifies the classic Chicago blues sound.
- Backing Howlin' Wolf in the recording studio were some of the leading Chicago blues musicians, including Otis Spann and Hubert Sumlin.
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Cream's VersionThe rock band Cream delivers the song in their classic '60s psychedelic blues style. This version is further from the original's blues genre performance.
- Their version is almost 17 minutes long and took up nearly half of their album Wheels of Fire.
- The live version of "Spoonful" by Cream features an extended solo section that displays the pioneering guitar work of Eric Clapton.
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Willie Dixon's InfluenceDixon, the composer of "Spoonful", is one of the most vital figures in the history of blues music.
- It’s one among many of the blues songs Dixon penned which have become standards in blues music.
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Lyrics and MeaningThe lyrics of "Spoonful" are filled with innuendo, suggesting addiction; fame or power, or simply explicit drug references. The repeated line in the song, "It could be a spoonful of coffee, it could be a spoonful of tea", is seen as an allegory.
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Song's Popularity and Influence"Spoonful" has been covered and adapted by numerous artists over the years, signifying its enduring popularity.
- Cream's extended version not only showcased their improvisational skills but also helped pave the way for future progressive rock bands.
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Continued PerformancesEven after breaking up as a band, Cream reunion performances would often include "Spoonful" in their line-up of songs.
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Grammy Hall of FameHowlin' Wolf's original version of "Spoonful" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, signifying its historical and cultural significance.
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Other Prominent CoversApart from Cream's noticeable version, the song has been covered by artists like Etta James, The Blues Project, Canned Heat and many others, showcasing the song's universal appeal and adaptability.
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