Water into Wine

Cold Chisel

About Water into Wine

"Water into Wine" is a song by Australian rock band Cold Chisel. It was released in December 1998 as the second single from their sixth studio album, The Last Wave of Summer. The song peaked at number 46 in Australia. Biographer Michael Lawrence said, "From very early on its lifetime, this song was touted as a possible single. A catchy ballad that sees acoustic guitar appearing in a Cold Chisel song for the first time since "Khe Sanh"."Before its release, industry figures such as Dennis Handlin and Michael Gudinski felt the single would be very successful. However, Kevin Shirley, when mixing, said, "It's a straightforward song to mix and it would make a good b-side. It's not a single. It drags." 


Year:
1998
4:54
302 
#2

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City papers blow around me
As the mornin' hits the sky
On the ocean ships are waitin' high
So am I

City sweeper goes around me
He don't need no reason why
If I don't seem in a hurry now
I've arrived

Come on baby won't you save me
Turn this water into wine
Love, emotion, like an ocean
How can I hold back the tide

Baby meet me on the corner
When you hear that whistle blow
If I don't seem like I oughta
The one you used to know

Come on baby won't you save me
Turn this water into wine
Love, emotion, like an ocean
How can I hold back the tide

I'm on high ground
Put this weight down
Of one thing you can be sure
On the ocean ships are sailin'
But I don't need them anymore

Come on baby won't you save me
Turn this water into wine
Love, emotion, like an ocean
How can I hold back the tide

Come on baby won't you save me
Turn this water into wine
Love, emotion, like an ocean
Turn this water into wine

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Cold Chisel

Cold Chisel is a rock band that originated in Adelaide, Australia. It had chart success from the late 70s up until their most recent album releases since 2011, with nine albums making the Australian top ten. However, its success and acclaim was almost completely restricted to Australia and New Zealand. more »

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Written by: STEVEN PRESTWICH

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Water Into Wine" is a song by Australian rock band Cold Chisel.
Album Release
The song was released as a part of the album, "Circus Animals" which came out in March 1982.
Songwriting
The track "Water Into Wine" was written by Don Walker, who is the keyboard player and primary songwriter for the band.
Performance
The song features a powerful lead vocal performance by Jimmy Barnes, who is well-known for his soulful and energetic vocal style.
Audio Technique
The song encapsulates an acoustic sound, moving away from the typically harder rock sound that the band is known for.
Album Chart Performance
The album "Circus Animals", which includes "Water Into Wine", debuted at number one on the national Kent Music Report Albums Chart.
Theme
The song is noted for its introspective lyrics, which talk about seeking redemption and transformation — a likely reference to the biblical story of Jesus Christ turning water into wine.
Critical Acclaim
Although not a single, "Water Into Wine" has been critically acclaimed for its poignant lyrics and emotive performance.
Influence
Cold Chisel's encompassing style of hard rock, pop, and progressive rock, as showcased in songs like "Water Into Wine", has had an impact on the Australian music scene, influencing numerous bands and artists.
Musical Genre
Cold Chisel, including songs such as "Water into Wine", is often classified under the pub rock genre – a style of Australian rock and roll popular throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

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