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Bottle of Wine
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Wikipedia article
"'Bottle of Wine'" is a song written and recorded by Tom Paxton, which was also a hit for the band The Fireballs. The Fireballs' version reached #9 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in 1968. It also reached #3 in South Africa. The song appeared on their 1967 album, 'Bottle of Wine'.[http://www.discogs.com/Fireballs-Bottle-Of-Wine/release/3802084 The Fireballs, 'Bottle of Wine'] Retrieved January 27, 2014 The Fireballs version included only two out of the four verses written by Paxton with the chorus being repeated.
The song was produced by Norman Petty,[http://www.45cat.com/record/456491 The Fireballs, "Bottle of Wine" single release] Retrieved January 27, 2014 and was ranked #63 on 'Billboard' magazine's Top 'Hot 100' songs of 1968.
Other versions
*Tom Paxton's original was released on his 1965 album, 'Ain't That News!'[http://www.allmusic.com/album/aint-that-news!-mw0000785861 Tom Paxton, 'Ain't That News!'] Retrieved April 24, 2015
*The Kingston Trio covered the song on their 1965 album 'Stay Awhile'
*Bamses Venner recorded a Danish translation on their 1978 album B & V.
*Judy Collins on her 1964 concert album 'The Judy Collins Concert'.
*Joe Brown released a single in 1968.
*Sweeney's Men recorded it with the Capitol Showband in 1970.
*Doc Watson and Merle Watson in 1973, which reached #71 on the U.S. country chart.[http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?id=121759&artist=Doc+%26+Merle+Watson&title=Bottle+of+Wine Doc & Merle Watson, "Bottle of Wine" Chart Position] Retrieved January 27, 2014 The song was featured on the duo's 1973 album, 'Then and Now'.
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Category:1967 songs
Category:1967 singles
Category:1968 singles
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Category:Songs written by Tom Paxton
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Category:Atco Records singles
Category:MCA Records singles
Category:Songs about alcohol
Category:Song recordings produced by Norman Petty
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