Tears of the Dragon
1994 single by Bruce Dickinson
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"Tears of the Dragon" is the first single from Bruce Dickinson's second solo album, Balls to Picasso, released on 16 May 1994. AllMusic called "Tears of the Dragon" a "magnificent" track, "by far the album's best song".[2]
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| Single by Bruce Dickinson | ||||
| from the album Balls to Picasso | ||||
| Released | 16 May 1994[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 6:23 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
| Songwriter | Bruce Dickinson | |||
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Lyrically, the song describes Dickinson's feelings about leaving Iron Maiden.[3]
Track listing
- CD 1
- "Tears of the Dragon" – 6:23
- "The Breeding House" – 5:20
- "No Way Out... to be Continued" – 7:31
- CD 2
- "Tears of the Dragon" (acoustic chill-out) – 4:34
- "Winds of Change" – 4:15
- "Spirit of Joy" – 3:13
Credits
- Bruce Dickinson – vocals
- Roy Z – guitar
- Eddie Cassillas – bass guitar
- Dickie Fliszar – drums
Chart positions
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart[4] | 28 |
| US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[5] | 36 |
