Our House
Crosby, Stills & Nash, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
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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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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.
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Album InclusionThe song was first released on Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's 1970 album, "Déjà Vu".
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CollaborationIn 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.
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Romantic InspirationThe 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.
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Commercial SuccessDespite 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.
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Song StyleThe 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.
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Cultural ImpactOver the years, "Our House" has been covered by various artists and featured in several advertisements, TV shows, and films.
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Real-life SettingThe house Graham Nash was referring to in the song still stands to this day in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles.
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Recognition"Our House" is often regarded as one of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's signature songs and is regularly included in their concert setlists.
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Nominated RecognitionIn 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.
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Personal ConnectionAccording 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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