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Thunderbird (The American Classic) is an inexpensive fortified wine brand of E. & J. Gallo Winery in the United States. The wine is sold at between 13 and 17.5% ABV and first became popular in the 1950s. Its popularity led to the introduction of Thunderbird ESQ.
An early radio jingle for the wine included the following lyrics:
- What's the word? Thunderbird! / How's it sold? Good and cold. / What's the jive? Bird's alive! / What's the price? Thirty twice.
Popular Culture
Thunderbird, like other brands of cheap alcohol, has been featured in songs.
One song by the punk/garage band The Gories includes the lyrics:
- I said "Baby,/Whats wrong with you?/You look like you drank/Too much ESQ"/
- I took her home/Left her layin' by the door/Got back in my car/And drank some more/
- Thunderbird ESQ... I love it more than I love you/Thunderbird ESQ... I love it more than I love you
The American alternative band They Might Be Giants also recorded a song called "Thunderbird", which featured the chorus -
- I remember now why they call it Thunderbird.
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