From the Vine Came the Grape

The Gaylords

About From the Vine Came the Grape

"From the Vine Came the Grape" is a popular song. It was written by Leonard Whitcup and Paul Cunningham and published in 1954. The biggest-selling version was recorded by The Gaylords in 1954. It was also a hit for The Hilltoppers the same year. A recording by Frankie Vaughan with Geoff Love and his orchestra was made in London on December 10, 1953. It was released by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10655. The flip side was "She Took" A popular Italian translation of the song was written by Alan Gerard (Senatore) and Pat Noto. The lyrics to the Italian verse of the song sung by The Gaylords is as follows: del vino vien l'uva, dall'uva il vino, dal vino un sogno d'amore, io son' sognando con te io ritorno, Maria vicino tuo cuore, vediamo la vita della mia Maria, gli occhi piu' belli non ce', o del vino vien l'uva, dall'uva il vino, dal vino un sogno di te... A rough translation of these lyrics in English is as follows: From the vine came the grape, from the grape came the wine, from the wine a dream of love, more »

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Song Origin "From The Vine Came The Grape" by The Gaylords is a popular song from the mid-twentieth century. It was originally released in 1954.
Chart Performance The song became a major hit for The Gaylords, reaching number seven on the Billboard Top 100 chart in the United States.
Different Versions Besides The Gaylords' version, the song was also famously covered by other notable artists such as Tommy Leonetti, Ray Price, and Frank Sinatra among others.
Pop Culture The song's melody and lyrics, "From the vine came the grape, from the grape came the wine," have been referenced in popular culture, in movies, TV shows, and books.
Awards It won spot number 9 on Cash Box magazine's list of "The Nation's Top Ten Juke Box Tunes" in 1954.
Song Composition The song was written by Ross Bagdasarian and William Saroyan. Interestingly, Ross Bagdasarian is better known as David Seville, the creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks.
The Group The Gaylords were a trio of Italian-American singers from Detroit. They are best known for their hits songs from the 1950s.
Style The song is recognized for its traditional pop style, blending smooth vocals with swing era-influenced instrumentals.
Lyrics and Theme The song is about a person reflecting on the simplicity of love and life, using the grape plat and wine as a metaphor.
Album "From the Vine Came the Grape" is included in the album "The Gaylords Sing American Hits" which was released in 1958.
Band Disbandment The Gaylords continued to perform until 1982, and their hit "From the Vine Came the Grape" remains one of their most remembered songs.

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