China Grove
The Doobie Brothers
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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 Perkin's a game We're talkin' 'bout the china grove Oh, China grove But every day there's 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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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.
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Album and ReleaseThe song was released in July 1973 and comes from the band’s third studio album titled, "The Captain and Me."
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SongwriterThe song was written by the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist, Tom Johnston.
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Commercial PerformanceThe song "China Grove" reached number 15 on the Billboard Top 100 chart in 1973, making it one of the band’s most successful songs.
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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.
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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.
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Musical StyleMusically, "China Grove" is known for its energetic guitar riffs and compelling, upbeat tempo making it one of the signature rock songs of the 1970s.
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Song RelevanceThe 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.
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Cover Versions"China Grove" has been covered by various artists over the years, including country music band The Doobie Shea.
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In Popular CultureAdditionally, 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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