Grapevyne Explained

Grapevyne
Cover:Grapevyne.jpeg
Type:single
Artist:Brownstone
Album:From the Bottom Up
Released:April 11, 1995
Genre:R&B
Length:5:38
Label:MMJ Music, Epic
Producer:Dave "Jam" Hall
Prev Title:If You Love Me
Prev Year:1994
Next Title:I Can't Tell You Why
Next Year:1995

"Grapevyne" is a song by American R&B vocal group Brownstone, released in April 1995 as the second single from their debut album, From the Bottom Up (1995). The song reached number 49 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. It also charted at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 in New Zealand.

Critical reception

Steve Baltin from Cash Box noted, "Coming out while the latter is still locked into the top 10 ensures a high amount of interest for Brownstone's latest single. A bit more sultry than before, Brownstone show they can play the game at night with the grinding deep voice effort. Another hit."[1] Chuck Campbell from Knoxville News Sentinel remarked the "atmospheric emotion" on the track.[2]

Music video

The official music video for "Grapevyne" was filmed at the Sheats–Goldstein Residence.

Charts

Year-end charts

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
United StatesApril 11, 1995
United KingdomJuly 3, 1995[4]

Notes and References

  1. Steve. Baltin. Pop Singles. Cash Box. April 8, 1995. 11. October 12, 2022.
  2. Campbell, Chuck (January 27, 1995). "Brownstone Effort Muddied By Producers". Knoxville News Sentinel.
  3. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1995. Billboard. May 1, 2021.
  4. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 31. July 1, 1995.