Stoned Soul Picnic
The 5th Dimension
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Can you surry, can you picnic? Can you surry, can you picnic? Surry down to a stoned soul picnic Surry down to a stoned soul picnic There'll be lots of time and wine Red yellow honey, sassafras and moonshine Red yellow honey Sassafras and moonshine (moonshine) Stoned soul, stoned soul Surry down to a stoned soul picnic Surry down to a stoned soul picnic Rain and sun come in akin And from the sky come the Lord and the lightning And from the sky come The Lord and the lightning Stoned soul, stoned soul Surry on soul Surry, Surry, Surry, Surry There'll be trains of blossoms (there'll be trains of blossoms) There'll be trains of music (there'll be music) There'll be trains of trust, trains of golden dust Come along and surry on sweet trains of thought Surry on down Can you surry, can you surry Surry down to a stoned soul picnic Surry down to a stoned soul picnic There'll be lots of time and wine Red yellow honey, sassafras and moonshine Red yellow honey Sassafras and moonshine (moonshine) Stoned soul, stoned soul Stoned soul yeah Surry on soul Surry
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Written by: Laura Nyro
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10 facts about this song
Song Development"Stoned Soul Picnic" was initially written and recorded by Laura Nyro in 1967.
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Popular CoverIt was popularly covered by The 5th Dimension a year later, in 1968.
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Laura Nyro's AlbumThe song is originally from Nyro's album titled "Eli and the Thirteenth Confession".
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Billboard ChartThe 5th Dimension's cover version of the song reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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RIAA CertificationThe 5th Dimension's rendition was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million copies.
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Jazz InfluenceThe term "Stoned Soul Picnic" seemingly alludes to a communal gathering with a relaxed atmosphere, in line with the jazz and soul music vibes of the era.
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Unique Word IntroductionThe song might also be noteworthy for introducing a nonsensical word, "surry", which doesn't have a meaning but adds to the song's unique appeal.
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Compositional TraitsThe 5th Dimension's version of the song employs an upbeat, multifaceted vocal arrangement, reflecting the band's signature harmonies.
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Grammy AwardsThe 5th Dimension's recording of the song was featured on their album "Stoned Soul Picnic", which was nominated for several Grammy Awards in 1969.
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Song's Lyrical MessageThe lyrics metaphorically evoke a sense of liberation, exploration of love and spirit, common themes in Laura Nyro's songwriting repertoire.
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