"Grapevyne" is a song by American R&B vocal group Brownstone, released in April 1995 by MJJ Music and Epic Records as the second single from their debut album, From the Bottom Up (1995). The song is written by Andrea Gilbert, Nichole Gilbert and Dave "Jam" Hall, and produced by the latter. It reached number 49 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. It also charted at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 in New Zealand. The official music video for "Grapevyne", directed by Kevin Bray, was filmed at the Sheats–Goldstein Residence.
Critical reception Steve Baltin from Cash Box noted, "Coming out while the latter is still locked into the top 10 ensures a high amount of interest for Brownstone's latest single. A bit more sultry than before, Brownstone show they can play the game at night with the grinding deep voice effort. Another hit." Chuck Campbell from Knoxville News Sentinel remarked the "atmospheric emotion" on the track.Campbell, Chuck (January 27, 1995). "Brownstone Effort Muddied By Producers". Knoxville News Sentinel. Mark Sutherland from Smash Hits gave it two out of five, viewing it as "smooth-but-tune-free slabs of R&B".
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1995) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1995) Position US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard) 39
Release history Region Date Format(s) Label(s) United States April 11, 1995 Contemporary hit radio United Kingdom July 3, 1995 Australia July 24, 1995
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