About the song
“Tin Man” is a timeless classic by the American pop rock band America, released in 1974. The song was written by Dewey Bunnell and produced by the legendary George Martin, who also played the piano part on the recorded version. It was included on the band’s album “Holiday,” also released in 1974.
The song’s title and some of its lyrics refer to the Tin Woodman from “The Wizard of Oz,” a favorite movie of Bunnell’s. Despite initial reluctance from Bunnell, the song became a hit, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard easy listening chart. It was the band’s fourth top-ten hit in the US and has since become a staple of classic rock radio.
“Tin Man” has been covered by several artists, including Finnish band Cascade, funk band Chocolate Milk, Brazilian singer Ivo Meirelles, and the group Incognito. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its catchy melody and poignant lyrics, which continue to resonate with listeners today.
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Lyrics
Sometimes late when things are real
And people share the gift of gab between themselves
Some are quick to take the bait
And catch the perfect prize that waits among the shelvesBut Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
That he didn’t, didn’t already have
And Cause never was the reason for the evening
Or the tropic of Sir Galahad.So please believe in me
When I say I’m spinning round, round, round, round
Smoke glass stain bright color
Image going down, down, down, down
Soapsuds green like bubblesOh, Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
That he didn’t, didn’t already have
And Cause never was the reason for the evening
Or the tropic of Sir GalahadSo please believe in me
When I say I’m spinning round, round, round, round
Smoke glass stain bright color
Image going down, down, down, down
Soapsuds green like bubblesNo, Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
That he didn’t, didn’t already have
And Cause never was the reason for the evening
Or the tropic of Sir GalahadSo please believe in me