My White Bicycle
Tomorrow
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My white bicycle, my white bicycle Riding all around the street Four o'clock and they're all asleep I'm not tired and it's so late Moving fast everything looks great. My white bicycle, my white bicycle See that man, he's all alone Looks so happy but he's far from home Ring my bell, smile at him Better kick over his garbage bin My white bicycle, my white bicycle The rain comes down but I don't care The wind is blowing in my hair Seagulls flying in the air My white bicycle, my white bicycle Policeman shouts but I don't see him They're one thing I don't believe in To find some charge but it's not leavin' Lift both hands, his head in disgrace Shines no light upon my face Through the darkness, we still speed My white bicycle and me My white bicycle, my white bicycle
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Written by: KEITH HOPKINS, KEN BURGESS
Lyrics © ACUM Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"My White Bicycle" is originally a song by the English band, "Tomorrow" (Steve Howe, Keith West, John 'Junior' Wood, and Twink).
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ReleaseTomorrow released the song in May 1967 as their debut single.
- The cover version by "Nazareth" was released in 1975.
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Lyrics MeaningAccording to Tomorrow's drummer Twink, the song's lyrics are about his experiences with LSD.
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Operational influenceThe song is named after the White Bicycle Plan, a 1960s movement in Amsterdam which aimed to reduce traffic: bicycles were painted white and could be used by anyone, then left for someone else to use once your journey was finished.
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Charter SuccessWhile the song failed to chart for Tomorrow, Nazareth's version reached number 14 in the UK singles chart.
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Album ReleaseThe original song by Tomorrow was included in their only album, "Tomorrow".
- The cover by Nazareth is featured in their sixth studio album, "Hair of the Dog".
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Music Style"My White Bicycle" is characterized by its psychedelic rock style, typical of the late 1960s.
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Use in Media"My White Bicycle" was covered by multiple artists over the years and is considered a classic in psychedelic rock. It was also used in many compilations and soundtracks of the period.
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Band's BreakupUnfortunately, despite their innovative sound, Tomorrow disbanded in 1968, a year after releasing "My White Bicycle".
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Nazareth's TransformationNazareth's cover of "My White Bicycle" is credited for transforming their sound from a harder rock style to more of an AOR sound, helping to increase their popularity in the United States.
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