Sweet Mary
Wadsworth Mansion
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Sweet Mary sent a letter to me She say to hurry home I need you right away I've got a made full of love And I'm all alone Hurry today Sweet Mary I'm coming home Coming home to you Sweet Mary I'm coming home That's the least I can do Sweet Mary in that letter to me It's up to you I need you right away And now I got to hop a freight Get me home by dawn I got to sleep Sweet Mary I'm coming home Coming home to you Sweet Mary I'm coming home That's the least I can do Sweet mary has a smile on her face You know she's hapy to see me Rather anyway I only hope that the passing of time She'll always feel that way I won't pack up my dreams Sweet Mary I'm coming home Coming home to you Sweet Mary I'm coming home That's the least I can do Sweet Mary I'm coming home Coming home to you Sweet Mary I'm coming home That's the least I can do
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Written by: Steve Jablecki
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10 facts about this song
Release"Sweet Mary" is a song by Wadsworth Mansion and was released in early 1971 as part of their self-titled debut album.
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Song PerformanceThe song was the highest-charting single by Wadsworth Mansion, reaching number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Solo SuccessDespite the band releasing various other songs, "Sweet Mary" was the only song which gained significant commercial success making them a 'one-hit-wonder’.
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Band OriginWadsworth Mansion is a pop-rock band originating from Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
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BreakupThe group broke up not long after the release and success of "Sweet Mary" due to disagreements and management issues.
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Record Label"Sweet Mary" was released under Sussex Records, a label that also housed notable artists such as Bill Withers and The Presidents.
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SongwritersThe song was composed by band members Steve Jablecki and Mike Jablecki.
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Billboard SuccessFor the week of March 6, 1971, "Sweet Mary" peaked at No. 7 on the Hot 100 Billboard chart and stayed in the chart for 13 weeks.
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Multiple BandsThe song has often been confused to be the work of another band with a similar name, Edison Lighthouse. It’s because both the bands were active around the same time and "Sweet Mary" and Edison Lighthouse's "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" share a similar melody and composition.
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Relevance TodayDespite the break-up of Wadsworth Mansion, "Sweet Mary" continues to be played on classic rock and oldies stations, and can be found on various compilation albums and streaming services.
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