China Grove

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About China Grove

"China Grove" is a song on the Doobie Brothers' 1973 album The Captain and Me. It was written and sung by original main singer/songwriter Tom Johnston. The song reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. While there is a real China Grove, Texas, Johnston's lyrics about the community are fictional.


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2007
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When the sun comes up on a sleepy little town
Down around San Antone
And the folks are risin for another day
Round about their homes

The people of the town are strange
And they're proud of where they came
Well, you're talkin bout china grove
Oh, china grove

Well, the preacher and the teacher
Lord, they're a caution
They are the talk of the town
When the gossip gets to flyin
And they ain't lyin
When the sun goes fallin down

They say that the father's insane
And dear missus Perkins a game
Were talkin bout the china grove
Oh, china grove

But every day theres a new thing comin
The ways of an oriental view
The sheriff and his buddies
With their samurai swords
You can even hear the music at night

And though it's a part of the lone star state
People don't seem to care
They just keep on lookin to the east

Talkin bout the china grove
Oh, china grove

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The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band. The band has sold over 40 million albums worldwide throughout its career. The group was inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. more »

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Written by: TOM JOHNSTON

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10 facts about this song

Group Origin
"China Grove" is a song by The Doobie Brothers, an American rock band that was formed in 1970.
Album and Release
The song was released in July 1973 and comes from the band’s third studio album titled, "The Captain and Me."
Songwriter
The song was written by the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist, Tom Johnston.
Commercial Performance
The song "China Grove" reached number 15 on the Billboard Top 100 chart in 1973, making it one of the band’s most successful songs.
Inspiration
"China Grove" was inspired by a real city in Texas of the same name. The songwriter got the idea for the song when the band’s tour bus went through the town.
Song Theme
"China Grove" is often viewed as respecting and acknowledging the ‘China Grove way of life’ - small-town America, and its vibrant and colorful character.
Musical Style
Musically, "China Grove" is known for its energetic guitar riffs and compelling, upbeat tempo making it one of the signature rock songs of the 1970s.
Song Relevance
The song has maintained its relevance today and is often played on classic rock radio stations. It is also frequently featured in the band’s live performances.
Cover Versions
"China Grove" has been covered by various artists over the years, including country music band The Doobie Shea.
In Popular Culture
Additionally, it has been used in various forms of media including films and television. It was featured in the 2005 film "The Dukes of Hazzard".

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