Grapevyne

"Grapevyne" is a song by American R&B vocal group Brownstone, released in April 1995 as the second single from their debut album, From the Bottom Up (1995). The song 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.

"Grapevyne"
Single by Brownstone
from the album From the Bottom Up
B-side	"Sometimes Dancin'"
Released	April 11, 1995
Recorded	1994
Genre	R&B
Length	5:38
Label	MJJ Music Epic
Songwriter(s)	Andrea Gilbert Nichole Gilbert Dave "Jam" Hall
Producer(s)	Dave "Jam" Hall
Brownstone singles chronology
"If You Love Me" (1994) "Grapevyne" (1995) "I Can't Tell You Why" (1995)
Music video
"Grapevyne" on YouTube

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.

Music video

The official music video for "Grapevyne" was filmed at the Sheats–Goldstein Residence.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1995)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	44
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)	15
Scotland (OCC)	59
UK Singles (OCC)	16
UK Dance (OCC)	10
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)	3
US Billboard Hot 100	49
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	6

Year-end charts

Chart (1995)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	39

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	April 11, 1995	7-inch vinyl CD cassette	MMJ Music Epic
United Kingdom	July 3, 1995	12-inch vinyl CD cassette