From the Vine Came the Grape
George Annjis Orchestra, The Gaylords
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11 facts about this song
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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a major hit for The Gaylords, reaching number seven on the Billboard Top 100 chart in the United States.
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Different VersionsBesides The Gaylords' version, the song was also famously covered by other notable artists such as Tommy Leonetti, Ray Price, and Frank Sinatra among others.
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Pop CultureThe 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.
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AwardsIt won spot number 9 on Cash Box magazine's list of "The Nation's Top Ten Juke Box Tunes" in 1954.
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Song CompositionThe 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.
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The GroupThe Gaylords were a trio of Italian-American singers from Detroit. They are best known for their hits songs from the 1950s.
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StyleThe song is recognized for its traditional pop style, blending smooth vocals with swing era-influenced instrumentals.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song is about a person reflecting on the simplicity of love and life, using the grape plat and wine as a metaphor.
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Album"From the Vine Came the Grape" is included in the album "The Gaylords Sing American Hits" which was released in 1958.
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Band DisbandmentThe 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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