“Stormy” by Classics IV
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“Stormy” by Classics IV is a 1968 soft rock and blue-eyed soul ballad known for its smooth vocals, lush arrangements, and enduring popularity as a classic of late-1960s pop.
Aliases (1)
- "Stormy" ×42
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
single
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song → |
| arrangement |
lush orchestral-style arrangement
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| artist |
Classics IV
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| associatedAct |
Classics IV featuring Dennis Yost
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| bSide |
"24 Hours of Loneliness"
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| chartPerformance |
reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States
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| chartPosition |
Australia Go-Set chart top 40
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Canada RPM Top Singles number 13 → US Billboard Hot 100 number 5 → |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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| decade |
1960s
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| era |
late 1960s pop
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| format |
7-inch single
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| genre |
blue-eyed soul
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pop → soft rock → |
| hasCoverVersion |
Santana version "Stormy"
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| hasLegacy |
enduring popularity on oldies and soft rock radio
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frequently included on 1960s compilation albums → |
| hasNotableCharacteristic |
blue-eyed soul sound
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melodic guitar and horn lines → romantic, melancholic lyrics → |
| includedOn |
album "Mamas and Papas/Soul Train"
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| isConsidered |
classic of late-1960s pop
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| language |
English
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| length |
approximately 3 minutes
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| originalMedium |
vinyl record
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| performer |
Classics IV
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| producer |
Buddy Buie
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| recordingPeriod |
1968
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| recordLabel |
Imperial Records
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| releaseDate |
1968-08
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| releaseYear |
1968
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| style |
ballad
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| tempo |
slow-to-mid tempo
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| theme |
romantic relationship turmoil
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| vocalist |
Dennis Yost
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| vocalStyle |
smooth vocals
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| writer |
Buddy Buie
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Buddy Buie and J. R. Cobb → J. R. Cobb → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Save Room
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