Love Potion #9
Neil Diamond · Other Songs - Neil Diamond
You know that gypsy
With the gold cap tooth
She's got a pad down at 34th and Vine
Sellin' little bottles of Love Potion #9
I told her that I was a flop with chicks
I been this way since 1956
She looked at my palm
And she made a magic sign
She said
"Whatcha need is
A bottle of Love Potion #9"
She bent down and turned around
And gave me a wink
She said I'm gonna make it up
Right here in the sink
It smelled like turpentine
And looked like India ink
I held my nose
I closed my eyes
I took a drink
I didn't know if it was day or night
I started kissing everything in sight
But when I kissed a cop
Down at 34th and Vine
He broke my little bottle of
Love Potion #9
She bent down and turned around
And gave me a wink
She said I'm gonna make it up
Right here in the sink
It smelled like turpentine
And looked like India ink
I held my breath and closed my eyes
I took a drink
I didn't know if it was day or night
I started kissin' everything in sight
But when I kissed a cop
Down on 34th and Vine
He broke my little bottle of
Love Potion #9
Love Potion #9
Love Potion #9
Love Potion #9
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Love Potion #9
Neil Diamond's 'Love Potion #9' stands as a quintessential example of his signature pop-rock style, blending romantic yearning with a polished, melodic arrangement. Released during the height of Diamond's commercial success, the track exemplifies the lush harmonies and emotional depth that defined his discography from the 1970s through the 1980s. The song captures the universal sentiment of longing and the elusive nature of true love, delivered through Diamond's distinctive vocal delivery and the era's characteristic production. It remains a staple of his catalog, frequently performed live and recorded across various compilations, cementing its place in the canon of classic American pop music. The recording reflects the broader cultural fascination with romantic tropes and the sophisticated songwriting that made Diamond a defining voice of his generation.