Sweet Blindness
Laura Nyro · Original Album Classics [2011]
Drink my daddy's wine, get happy
Down by the grapevine
Drink my daddy's wine, get happy, happy
Oh, sweet blindness
A little magic, a little kindness
Oh, sweet blindness
All over me
Four leaves on a clover
I'm just a bit of a shade hung over
Come on baby, do a slow float
You're a good looking riverboat
And ain't that sweet eyed blindness good to me?
Down by the grapevine
Drink my daddy's wine, good morning
Down by the grapevine, drink my daddy's wine
Good morning, morning
Oh, sweet blindness
A little magic, a little kindness
Oh, sweet blindness
All over me
Please don't tell my mother
I'm a saloon and a moonshine lover
Come on baby, do a slow float
You're a good looking riverboat
And ain't that sweet eyed blindness good to me?
Don't ask me
'Cause I ain't gonna tell you what I've been drinking
Ain't gonna tell you what I've been drinking
Ain't gonna tell you what I've been drinking
Wine of wonder, wonder by the way
Oh, sweet blindness
A little magic, a little kindness
Oh, sweet blindness
All over me
Don't let daddy hear it
He don't believe in the gin mill spirit
Don't let daddy hear it
He don't believe in the gin mill spirit
Come on baby, do a slow float
You're a good looking riverboat
And ain't that sweet eyed blindness good to me, good to me?
Now, ain't that sweet eyed blindness good to me?
About Sweet Blindness
Laura Nyro's "Sweet Blindness" stands as a quintessential example of her late 1960s soul and R&B style, characterized by her distinctive falsetto and lush, harmonically rich arrangements. Released on the compilation *Original Album Classics*, the track captures the raw emotional vulnerability and polished production typical of her work during the height of her career. The song reflects the era's blend of gospel influences and pop sensibilities, showcasing Nyro's ability to craft melodies that are both catchy and deeply personal. As a key track in her discography, it highlights her role as a significant figure in the 1960s music scene, influencing countless artists who followed with her unique voice and songwriting approach.