Our House

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

About Our House

"Our House" is a song written by British singer-songwriter Graham Nash and recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young on their album Déjà Vu (1970). The single reached #30 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and #20 on the Cash Box Top 100. The song, "an ode to countercultural domestic bliss", was written while Nash was living with Joni Mitchell, recording both Crosby, Stills & Nash and Déjà Vu.


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I'll light the fire
You put the flowers in the vase that you bought today
Staring at the fire for hours and hours while I listen to you
Play your love songs all night long for me, only for me

Come to me now and rest your head for just five minutes, everything is good
Such a cozy room, the windows are illuminated by the
Sunshine through them, fiery gems for you, only for you

Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy 'cause of you
And our la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy 'cause of you
And our

I'll light the fire while you place the flowers in the vase that you bought today

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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) is a folk rock supergroup made up of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, also known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY) when joined by occasional fourth member Neil Young. They are noted for their intricate vocal harmonies (similar to Simon & Garfunkel), often tumultuous interpersonal relationships, political activism, and lasting influence on American music and culture. All four members of CSNY have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, though Young's multiple inductions were for work not involving the group. more »

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Written by: Graham Nash

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Our House" was written by British musician Graham Nash while he was living with his girlfriend, Joni Mitchell, in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles.
Album Inclusion
The song was first released on Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's 1970 album, "Déjà Vu".
Collaboration
In the original studio recording of the song, Graham Nash played piano and sang the lead vocals, David Crosby provided backing vocals, and Stephen Stills played the organ.
Romantic Inspiration
The song was inspired by domestic bliss. According to Nash, the song's lyrics were based on a real afternoon he spent with Mitchell, buying a vase from an antique store and coming home to their house.
Commercial Success
Despite its peaceful, homely message, "Our House" reached No. 30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 20 on the Cash Box Top 100.
Song Style
The song is known for its simple melody and harmony, which mirrored the theme of domestic bliss. It is also characterized by its warm, folk-rock sound.
Cultural Impact
Over the years, "Our House" has been covered by various artists and featured in several advertisements, TV shows, and films.
Real-life Setting
The house Graham Nash was referring to in the song still stands to this day in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles.
Recognition
"Our House" is often regarded as one of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's signature songs and is regularly included in their concert setlists.
Nominated Recognition
In 2009, the song was used in the film "He's Just Not That Into You", which was nominated for the Choice Movie: Romance award at the Teen Choice Awards.
Personal Connection
According to Graham Nash, despite the breakup with Joni Mitchell, he still holds the song and the memory of its inspiration in high regard, considering it a very beautiful moment in his past.

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