Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree

Tony Orlando, Dawn

About Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree

"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" is a song recorded by Tony Orlando and Dawn. It was written by Irwin Levine and L. Russell Brown and produced by Hank Medress and Dave Appell, with Motown/Stax backing vocalist Telma Hopkins, Joyce Vincent Wilson and her sister Pamela Vincent on backing vocals. It was a worldwide hit for the group in 1973. The single reached the top 10 in ten countries, in eight of which it topped the charts. It reached number one on both the US and UK charts for four weeks in April 1973, number one on the Australian charts for seven weeks from May to July 1973 and number one on the New Zealand charts for ten weeks from June to August 1973. It was the top-selling single in 1973 in both the US and UK. In 2008, Billboard ranked the song as the 37th biggest song of all time in its issue celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Hot 100.  


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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
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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Dawn

Dawn (from an Old English verb dagian "to become day") is the time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon. Dawn should not be confused with sunrise, which is the moment when the leading edge of the sun itself appears above the horizon. more »

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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 Specifics
1. "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.
Chart Performance
5. "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.
Cultural Impact
8. 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.
In Popular Media
11. 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."
Other Performances
13. 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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