One Man Parade
James Taylor
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Do believe I'm gonna clap my hands, Think I might tap my feet. Put together a one-man band, Take a walk on down the street. Have a one-man parade, nobody needs to know. Cause I'm right good of holding on to secrets And don't believe they show. All I want is a little dog To be walking at my right hand. Taking a breeze just as free as you please, Maybe checking out occasional garbage cans. Talking bout a one dog, y'all, Nobody's friend but mine. Hey now, you can say he's looking kind of funky, But I do believe he suits me just fine. We were on the road again, I was wondering what to do, But Honalei, it was pouring down rain, Baby she had the low down blues. Hey now, I was looking for my walking cane Trying on my highway shoes. Thinking 'bout a one man parade, y'all, Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody, hey. I'm right good at holding on, Holding on, holding on. Honalei, it's raining. Honalei, sure nough, it's raining, listen here. Honalei, it's raining, Honalei, it's raining muddy waters. Thinking 'bout a one man parade, y'all, Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody, hey. I'm right good at holding on, Holding on, holding on. La la la la la...
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Written by: JAMES TAYLOR, JAMES V TAYLOR
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10 facts about this song
Singer-Songwriter Origin"One Man Parade" is a song by American singer-songwriter James Taylor. It was released in 1972, and it remains as one of Taylor's most enduring classics.
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Album FeatureThe song "One Man Parade" is the first track from James Taylor's 1972 album “One Man Dog”, which is his fourth studio album.
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Unique Song StructureUnlike many songs, "One Man Parade" is not divided into verse and chorus, instead it constantly evolves and changes. This makes it a unique piece of musical artistry.
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InspirationThe song reflects Taylor's growing disillusionment with fame and success. The lyrics convey a deep sense of introspection and a desire for solitude.
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Collaborative WorkThe song was worked upon and completed with the help of Carole King, a popular songwriter, and musician. King is known for her work on multiple successful albums throughout her career.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the album "One Man Dog" received mixed reviews, "One Man Parade" was often singled out for praise. Critics generally acknowledged the song's lyricism and Taylor's vocal performance.
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Musical ElementsThe folk-rock elements of the song mark a departure from Taylor's earlier work, which tended toward the folk-pop genre.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the mixed reviews of the album, "One Man Parade" did fairly well on the charts, which is testament to Taylor's enduring popularity at the time.
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Multi-InstrumentationThe song features multiple instruments including guitars, keyboards, and even a harmonica.
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Personal SignificanceFor Taylor, "One Man Parade" has sometimes been cited as one of his more personal and introspective songs. It serves as an expression of his personal journey and struggles with mental health and addiction.
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