About The Song
“Brown Eyed Girl” is a classic song by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Released in 1967, the song has become one of Morrison’s most recognizable and enduring hits.
Here are some key details about “Brown Eyed Girl”:
Title: Brown Eyed Girl
Artist: Van Morrison
Release Date: June 1967
Album: Blowin’ Your Mind!
Genre: Folk rock, R&B
Background: “Brown Eyed Girl” was written and recorded by Van Morrison during his solo career. The song is known for its catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and nostalgic lyrics. It reflects Morrison’s blending of various musical influences, including folk, R&B, and rock.
Commercial Success: “Brown Eyed Girl” achieved commercial success, reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song’s widespread popularity has endured over the years, and it has become a classic in the realm of popular music.
Legacy: The enduring appeal of “Brown Eyed Girl” is evident in its continued popularity on radio, in movies, and at various events. Its universal theme of nostalgia and the joy of youthful romance has resonated with audiences of different generations. The song is often featured in compilations and retrospectives celebrating the best of 1960s and 1970s music.
Blowin’ Your Mind!: “Brown Eyed Girl” was originally released as part of the album “Blowin’ Your Mind!” in 1967. The album marked a significant step in Van Morrison’s solo career after leaving the band Them. While the album did not perform exceptionally well upon its initial release, “Brown Eyed Girl” became a standout track and later contributed to the album’s enduring legacy.
Van Morrison’s soulful voice, coupled with the timeless quality of “Brown Eyed Girl,” has secured its place as one of the iconic songs in the singer-songwriter’s extensive discography. The song’s charm lies in its simplicity, memorable melody, and the way it captures a sense of joy and nostalgia.
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Lyrics
“Brown Eyed Girl”
Hey, where did we go
Days when the rains came?
Down in the hollow
Playing a new game
Laughing and a-running, hey, hey
Skipping and a-jumping
In the misty morning fog with
Our, our hearts a-thumping
And you, my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
Whatever happened
To Tuesday and so slow
Going down the old mine with a
Transistor radio
Standing in the sunlight laughing
Hide behind a rainbow’s wall
Slipping and a-sliding
All along the waterfall
With you, my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Just like that
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
La dee dah
So hard to find my way
Now that I’m all on my own
I saw you just the other day
My, how you have grown!
Cast my memory back there, Lord
Sometime I’m overcome thinking about
Making love in the green grass
Behind the stadium
With you, my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Laying in the green grass
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee
Sha la la la la la la la la la la la la
Dee dah la dee dah la dee dah la
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