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About Tupelo Honey
"Tupelo Honey" is a popular song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and the title song from his 1971 album, Tupelo Honey. The title derives from an expensive, mild-tasting tupelo honey produced in the southeastern United States. Released as a single in 1972, it reached number 47 on the U. S. pop chart. The melody, which has a catchy, soulful feel to it, was borrowed from Morrison's song "Crazy Love", released the previous year. This same melody was later used by Van Morrison on the song, "Why Must I Always Explain?", on his 1991 double album, Hymns to the Silence. Morrison has played "Tupelo Honey" in a medley with both "Crazy Love" and "Why Must I Always Explain?" in concert.more »
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You can take all the tea in ChinaPut it in a big brown bag for meSail right around all the seven oceansDrop it straight into the deep blue seaShe's as sweet as Tupelo honeyShe's an angel of the first degreeShe's as sweet as Tupelo honeyJust like honey from the beeYou can't stop us on the road to freedomYou can't keep us 'cause our eyes can seeMen with insight, men in graniteKnights in armor bent on chivalryShe's as sweet as Tupelo honeyShe's an angel of the first degreeShe's as sweet as Tupelo honeyJust like honey, baby, from the beeYou can't stop us on the road to freedomYou can't stop us 'cause our eyes can seeMen with insight, men in graniteKnights in armor intent on chivalryShe's as sweet as Tupelo honeyShe's an angel of the first degreeShe's as sweet as Tupelo honeyJust like honey, baby, from the beeYou know she's alright, oh she's alright with meYou know, you know, you know she's alright, she alright with meYou know, you know, you know you knowYou know she's alright, alright with meShe's alright, she's alrightShe's alright with meShe's alrightShe's alright with meShe's alrightShe's alright with meShe's al, she's alright, she's alrightShe's alright with meShe's alright, she's alright, she's alright, she's alrightYou can take all the tea in ChinaPut it in a big brown bag for meSail it right around all these seven oceansDrop it smack dab in the middle of the deep blue seaBecause, she's as sweet as Tupelo honey, yes she isShe's an angel of the first degreeShe's as sweet as Tupelo honeyJust like honey, baby, from the beeShe's as sweet as Tupelo honeyShe's an angel of the first degreeShe's as sweet as Tupelo honeyJust like the honey, from the beeShe's alright, she's alright with meShe's my baby, you know she's alrightShe's my baby, she's my baby, she's alrightShe's my baby
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Van Morrison
Van Morrison, OBE (born George Ivan Morrison; 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. His live performances at their best are described as transcendental, while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are critically acclaimed and appear at the top of many greatest album lists. more »
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Tupelo Honey" is a song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and the title song from his 1971 album, Tupelo Honey. |
Song DurationThe song has a length of 6 minutes and 53 seconds, making it one of Van Morrison's longer songs. |
Album SuccessThe "Tupelo Honey" album is considered one of Van Morrison's most commercially successful albums, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard 200 chart. |
Song InspirationThe song was named after a variety of honey, Tupelo honey, which is produced from the flowers of the Tupelo tree in some Southern United States like Florida. |
Genre ClassificationThe song can be classified into the genres of folk rock and blue-eyed soul. |
Rhythm and Melody"Tupelo Honey" has a gentle melody, carried by a rhythm section of conga and acoustic bass, with Morrison's vocals accompanied by his own acoustic guitar, piano, and a choir-like backing vocal ensemble. |
Critical ReceptionThe song and its album received generally positive reviews from critics, appreciating Van Morrison's soulful vocals and the song's romantic and relaxed vibe. |
Cover Versions"Tupelo Honey" has been covered by several artists including Dusty Springfield, Richard Manuel (of The Band), and Cassandra Wilson. |
Song InterpretationsThe song's lyrics are open to various interpretations. Some believe it to be a love song, while others interpret it as an ode to a place or an experience. |
LegacyDespite not being released as a single, "Tupelo Honey" gained popularity over time and has since become one of Van Morrison's signature songs. |
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