Tupelo Honey
Cassandra Wilson · Other Songs - Cassandra Wilson
Put it in a big brown bag for me
Sail right around the seven oceans
Drop it straight into the deep blue sea
He's as sweet as tupelo honey
He's an angel of the first degree
He's as sweet as tupelo honey
Just like honey from the bee
You can't stop us on the road to freedom
You can't keep us 'cause our eyes can see
Men with insight, men in granite
Knights in armor bent on chivalry
He's as sweet as tupelo honey
He's an angel of the first degree
He's as sweet as tupelo honey
Just like honey from the bee
You can't stop us on the road to freedom
You can't stop us 'cause our eyes can see
Men with insight, men in granite
Knights in armor intent on chivalry
He's as sweet as tupelo honey
He's an angel of the first degree
He's as sweet as tupelo honey
Just like honey from the bee
You know he's alright
You know he's alright with me
He's alright, he's alright (he's an angel)
You can take all the tea in China
Put it in a big brown bag for me
Sail it right around the seven oceans
Drop it smack dab in the middle of the deep blue sea
Because he's as sweet as tupelo honey
He's an angel of the first degree
He's as sweet as tupelo honey
Just like honey from the bee
He's as sweet as tupelo honey
He's an angel of the first degree
He's as sweet as tupelo honey
Just like the honey, baby, from the bee
He's my baby, you know he's alright
Tupelo Honey - Cassandra Wilson
Cassandra Wilson's "Tupelo Honey" stands as a defining track within her extensive discography, blending her signature jazz-inflected soul with a deep commitment to traditional Southern American music. The song reflects Wilson's unique ability to reinterpret classic folk and blues material, infusing it with a contemporary vocal style that has influenced countless artists in the genre. Released as part of her broader catalog of work, the recording exemplifies her dedication to preserving the spirit of the American South while pushing the boundaries of jazz and blues expression. Through her nuanced delivery and rich harmonic arrangements, Wilson transforms the material into a timeless piece that resonates across generations of listeners, solidifying her reputation as a pivotal figure in modern American roots music.