Tight Rope
Leon Russell
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I'm up on the tightrope , one sides hate and one is hope It's a circus game with you and me. I'm up on the tightwire , linked by life and the funeral pyre But the tophat on my head is all you see. And the wire seems to be the only place for me A comedy of errors and I'm falling Like a rubber neck giraffe, you look into my past Well, baby you're just too blind to see. I'm up in the spotlight, oh does it feel right The altitude seems to really get to me. I'm up on the tightwire linked by life and the funeral pyre Putting on a show for you to see.
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Written by: LEON RUSSELL
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12 facts about this song
Song CreationLeon Russell wrote and recorded “Tight Rope” in 1972. The song belongs to his "Carney" album.
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PopularityIt is one of his most universally recognized songs. "Tight Rope" was Russell's first single to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching No. 11 on the US charts.
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InspirationsThe song famously features a circus-styled intro, reflecting its conceptual inspiration from the tightrope walkers in circuses.
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Artist's StyleThe song embraces Russell's sense of soulful rock music mixed with slight gospel and blues elements.
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InstrumentationIn "Tight Rope," Leon showcases his virtuosic piano playing skills accompanied by a jazzy, theatrical arrangement.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is heavily styled in carnival aesthetics and vintage elements indicative of the 1970s era.
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Critical ResponseCritically, the song has been praised for its catchy chorus and Russell's unique, raspy vocal style that enhanced the song's overall appeal.
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Cover VersionsAlthough Russell's version remains the most famous, "Tight Rope" has been covered by other artists, manifesting the song's enduring popularity.
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Concert PerformancesThe song has been a mainstay in most of Russell's live performances due to its fan-favorite status.
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Legacy"Tight Rope" remains an iconic song in the canon of American classic rock and pop-music. It also helped solidify Leon Russell's status as one of the important musicians of his time.
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Awards and AchievementsAlthough "Tight Rope" did not win any major awards, its high chart performance and popularity significantly contributed to Russell's 2011 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Contemporary InfluenceToday, "Tight Rope" is still celebrated and referenced in popular culture including in movies, TV shows, and used in samples by various musicians, testifying its musical relevance.
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