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Champagne (French: [ʃɑ̃.paɲ]; English /ˌʃæmˈpeɪn/) is a sparkling wine produced from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France following rules that demand secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to create carbonation. Some use the term champagne as a generic term for sparkling wine, but many countries reserve the term exclusively for sparkling wines that come from Champagne and are produced under the rules of the appellation.
The primary grapes used in the production of Champagne are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Champagne appellation law only allows grapes grown according to appellation rules in specifically designated plots within the appellation to be used in the production of Champagne. Some sparkling wines produced in other regions of the world use other grapes.
Champagne first gained world renown because of its association with the anointment of French kings. Royalty from throughout Europe spread the message of the unique sparkling wine from Champagne and its association with luxury and power in the 17th, 18th and 19th century. The leading manufacturers devoted considerable energy to creating a history and identity for their wine, associating it and themselves with nobility and royalty. Through advertising and packaging they sought to associate Champagne with high luxury, festivities, and rites of passage. Their efforts coincided with the emergence of a middle class that was looking for ways to spend its money on symbols of upward mobility.
Otis Ray Redding, Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American soul singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He is considered one of the major figures in soul music and rhythm and blues (R&B), and one of the greatest singers in popular music. His open-throated singing was an influence on other soul singers of the 1960s, and he helped to craft the lean and powerful style of R&B that formed the basis of the Stax Sound. After appearing at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, he wrote and recorded "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay", which became a number-one record on both the pop and R&B charts after his death in a plane crash.
Redding was born and raised in the American state of Georgia. At age 15, he left school to support his family by working with Little Richard's backing band, The Upsetters, and by playing talent shows for prize money. In 1958, he joined Johnny Jenkins's band, The Pinetoppers, and toured the Southern United States while serving as driver and musician. An unscheduled appearance on a session led to a turning point in his career. He signed a contract with Stax Records and released his debut album, Pain in My Heart, in 1964. This album produced his first Stax single, "These Arms of Mine".
Sitting here thinking, about the times I roamed
Different guys, that I have known
Of all the guys, that I have met
You are the one that I can't forget
We had our times, now
Good and bad times
I can't forget him
And I sure ain't gonna regret him, no no
Remember Side Stream
Where we used to meet
Making love, nobody but you and me
You and me
Champagne and wine
That's what you gonna get
Champagne and wine
What it's gonna be
Just as long as you can see about me
I'm gonna be knocking, knocking at your door
I want the same love that I had before
I'm a woman now
Full-grown, full-grown woman
You got me eating from the tip of your hand
I said, I don't mind eating, long as you feed me
Good love and good old sympathy
Champagne and wine
That's what it's gonna be
Everyday is gonna just be like Sunday
Everyday is gonna be like, like Sunday
Every night you're gonna have stars in the sky
Champagne and wine
I'm gonna give it to you
Champagne, champagne and wine
I really love you baby
Really do need you honey
Really really love you baby
Really do need you honey
Sitting here thinking about the times I roamed
Different guys I've known
Of all the guys I've met
You are the one that I can't forget
Champagne and wine
That's what you've given to me baby
Champagne, champagne and wine
Champagne and wine
I'm gonna give it to you
Champagne and wine
Really really love you baby
Really do need you honey yeah
Really really love you baby
Really do need you honey
Really love you baby
Really need you baby baby
Bring me, bring me champagne and wine