Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree
Dawn
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I'm comin' home, I've done my time Now I've got to know what is and isn't mine If you received my letter telling you I'd soon be free Then you'll know just what to do If you still want me, if you still want me Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon 'round the ole oak tree It's been three long years, do you still want me? If I don't see a ribbon round the ole oak tree I'll stay on the bus, forget about us, put the blame on me If I don't see a yellow ribbon 'round the ole oak tree Bus driver, please look for me 'Cause I couldn't bear to see what I might see I'm really still in prison and my love, she holds the key A simple yellow ribbon's what I need to set me free And I wrote and told her please Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon 'round the ole oak tree It's been three long years, do you still want me? If I don't see a ribbon round the ole oak tree I'll stay on the bus, forget about us, put the blame on me If I don't see a yellow ribbon 'round the ole oak tree Now the whole damned bus is cheerin' And I can't believe I see A hundred yellow ribbons round the ole oak tree I'm comin' home Tie a ribbon 'round the ole oak tree Tie a ribbon 'round the ole oak tree Tie a ribbon 'round the ole oak tree Tie a ribbon 'round the ole oak tree
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Written by: Irwin Levine, Russell Brown
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing
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5 facts about this song
Song Specifics1. "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" was released in 1973.
2. The song was performed by Tony Orlando and Dawn, making it one of their most successful songs.
3. It was written by L. Russell Brown and Irwin Levine.
4. The song was recorded at the Bell Records label.
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Chart Performance5. "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for four weeks.
6. It also topped the UK singles chart.
7. The song sold a million copies in eleven days and 3 million copies in seven months.
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Cultural Impact8. The yellow ribbon of the song title has been widely interpreted as a symbol of a loved one's return from war, though this was not the original intent of the songwriters.
9. It was used in the 1973 homecoming of prisoners after the Vietnam War, transforming the song into an anthem of homecoming and reunion.
10. The song was later associated with the Iranian Hostage Crisis (1979–1981), where yellow ribbons were displayed as a sign of support for the hostages.
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In Popular Media11. The song was featured in the 1997 film "The Ice Storm."
12. It has been parodied or referenced in various popular culture outlets, such as "The Simpsons," and "Family Guy."
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Other Performances13. Numerous artists have covered "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree," including Perry Como and Connie Francis.
14. In 2008, the song was performed at the Nobel Peace Concert by British singer Adele.
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