Bell Tree
America
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Eyes Holdin' back the tears That they've held for years How can I tell you? I don't want to make you cry Why should I even try? Why should I even try? Days Where'd you go so fast Fin'lly lost at last How can I tell you? I don't want to let you down Why should I even try? Why should I even try? How can I tell you? I don't want to let you down Why should I even try? Why should I even try?
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Written by: GERALD L BECKLEY
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album and Release Date"Bell Tree" by America is a song from their fourth studio album, "Holiday", which was released in 1974.
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Band FormationThe band America, known for the song "Bell Tree", is made up of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek who first met as sons of U.S. Air Force personnel stationed in London where they began performing live in 1970.
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ProductionThe album "Holiday" featuring "Bell Tree", was produced by British producer George Martin- who was famously known for producing most of The Beatles' records.
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Song Credits"Bell Tree" was written by Dewey Bunnell, one of America's founding members, who also wrote the band's most recognized single, "A Horse with No Name".
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Band RecognitionDespite having a lower commercial profile in the 1980s, America still impressed fans with their harmonies and light acoustic folk sound in songs such as "Bell Tree".
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Album SuccessThe album "Holiday", which contains the song "Bell Tree", reached number 3 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Instrumental CompositionComplete with their signature vocal harmonies, "Bell Tree" also features intricate guitar work, a melodic piano accompaniment, and of course, a bell tree- a type of percussion instrument, which gives the song its name.
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Music StyleThe song "Bell Tree", like many of America's compositions, reflects influences from folk rock and soft rock genres.
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Lyrical ThemeMuch like many of their songs, "Bell Tree" features existential and introspective lyrics blended with a hint of nature imagery.
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LegacyDespite not being one of their biggest hits, "Bell Tree" continues to be appreciated by fans and music critics for its harmonious melody line and lyrical depth, demonstrating the band America's musical capabilities beyond their most well-known hits.
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