Dandelion
The Rolling Stones
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Prince or pauper, beggar man or thing Play the game with ev'ry flower you bring Dandelion don't tell no lies Dandelion will make you wise Tell me if she laughs or cries Blow away dandelion One o'clock, two o'clock, three o'clock, four o'clock chimes Dandelions don't care about the time Dandelion don't tell no lies Dandelion will make you wise Tell me if she laughs or cries Blow away dandelion, blow away dandelion Tho' you're older now its just the same You can play this dandelion game When you're finished with your childlike prayers Well, you know you should wear it Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailors lives Rich man, poor man, beautiful, daughters wives Dandelion don't tell no lies Dandelion will make you wise Tell me if she laughs or cries Blow away dandelion, blow away dandelion Little girls, and boys come out to play Bring your dandelions to blow away Dandelion don't tell no lies Dandelion will make you wise Tell me if she laughs or cries Blow away dandelion, blow away dandelion
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Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Dandelion" was originally released by The Rolling Stones in August 1967 as the B-side to their single "We Love You".
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Chart SuccessDespite being a B-side, the song charted highly and reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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SongwritersLike much of The Rolling Stones' discography, "Dandelion" was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
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Name OriginThe song got its name from the pronunciation of "dandy lion," which Mick Jagger's daughter apparently called a lion doll she had.
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Psychedelic InfluencesThe song is known for its psychedelic sound, typical of the late '60s. It features Mellotron flute sounds that add to its unique texture.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics have been speculated to symbolize the innocence of childhood, correlating with the transient and fragile nature of a dandelion.
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Backup VocalsBrian Jones, another member of The Rolling Stones, provided the high-pitched backing vocals in the song.
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Compilation Appearances"Dandelion" later appeared on a number of The Rolling Stones’ compilation albums, such as "Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)" and "Singles Collection: The London Years".
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Limited Live PerformancesUnlike many of their other hits, The Rolling Stones have rarely performed "Dandelion" live.
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Cover VersionsSeveral other artists have covered "Dandelion", including singer-songwriter Susan Jacks and the rock band The Hollies.
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InstrumentationThe song features unique instrumentation, including the use of a Mellotron, an early synthesizer that was popular in the 1960s.
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Music VideoA promotional video was made for "Dandelion" in 1967, which was quite novel for its time as music videos were not yet common.
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