Song
Love Potion No. 9
by The Clovers
Love Potion No. 9 is a 1959 song by The Clovers, 2:02 long, which peaked at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Halloween, Magic song themes.
Released 1959 Hot 100 peak #23 · 17 weeks Length 2:02
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Leiber and Stoller's tale of a gypsy fortune teller's potion, first recorded by The Clovers for United Artists in 1959, reaching number 23 on the pop and R&B charts. The Searchers had a bigger hit with it in 1964-65.
Performance tips
- Tell it like a story, with a sly, conversational delivery.
- Keep the doo-wop bounce light and swingy.
- Act out the potion moment; it's a comedy bit as much as a song.
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Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Love Potion No. 9" karaoke
Other versions
- Love Potion No. 9Cover by The Searchers1964