Wine Me Up
Faron Young
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Hey I'm the center of attention in thi barroom yeah I've got the biggest heartache of the year And each night those swnging doors reach out for me and draw me in They know each night that I'll come back to wine me up again Wine me up turn me on and watch me cry for you yeah Lately drinking warm red wine is all I want to do I never know how tight I'll wine up till I walk in And I don't care I'll be back to wine me up again yeah I'd like to thank them folks that raised the grapes way out in California And I'm hoping this year will be their biggest year Yeah scarlet water's all that's left to keep me hanging on And that's why I'll try to wine me up each day and night next year Wine me up turn me on and watch me cry for you yeah Lately drinking warm red wine is all I want to do I never know how tight I'll wine me up till I walk in And I don't care I'll be back to wine me up again yeah
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Written by: BILLY DEATON, FARON YOUNG
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Details"Wine Me Up" is a song written by Billy Deaton, Faron Young, and Eddie Crandall.
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Release YearFaron Young released this song in April 1969 as the first single and title track from the album of the same name.
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GenreThe song falls into the country music genre – a popular style of music in the United States which rooted in the Southern states.
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Chart Performance"Wine Me Up" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, showing its popularity at the time of its release.
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Lyrics ToneThe song speaks to themes of heartbreak and finding solace in drinking, common narrative strains within country music.
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Artist's CareerFaron Young, known as the "Hillbilly Heartthrob," was a country music singer and songwriter throughout the 1950s and 60s.
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Music StyleFaron Young blended honky-tonk with smooth, Nashville sound in "Wine Me Up" creating a catchy and memorable tune.
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Notable CoverThe song was later covered by several artists due to its popularity, including Jerry Lee Lewis in 1971 and Dwight Yoakam in 1981.
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Song InfluenceThe success of the song helped to consolidate Faron Young's position as one of the leading country performers of his generation.
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SignificanceEven though "Wine Me Up" didn't reach the number one spot on the charts, it is considered one of Faron Young's signature songs and remains a favorite among classic country music fans.
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Relevance TodayDecades after its release, "Wine Me Up" continues to feature in radio playlists, proving its enduring relevance in country music.
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Artist's LegacyFaron Young, best known for his "Wine Me Up," was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.
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