"Feed the Tree" is a song by American

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, released as the band's first

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from their debut album, ''

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'', in 1993. It is the band's biggest hit, reaching number one on the US ''

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chart and number 32 on the

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. According to lead singer

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, the song is a metaphor about commitment and respect, with the tree being a place on a large farm where a family would be buried.

Reception

The song was ranked number 24 on

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's "40 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 90s". It was also a popular radio hit in Australia, coming in at number 25 on the

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countdown for 1993. ''

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'' said the song, "takes advantage of Donelly's talent for punching holes in the wall with a killer chorus. Tom Gorman's serpentine riff coils around the verses while bassist Fred Abong and drummer Chris Gorman keep their rhythms flippy-floppy."

Track listings

All songs were written by Tanya Donelly except where noted. US CD and cassette single # "Feed the Tree" (remix) – 3:42 # "Star" (full band version) – 2:59 UK 7-inch and cassette single # "Feed the Tree" # "Dream on Me" UK 12-inch and CD single # "Feed the Tree" # " Trust in Me" # "Dream on Me" # "Star"

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References

1993 singles 1993 songs 4AD singles Belly (band) songs Reprise Records singles Sire Records singles Song recordings produced by Gil Norton {{1990s-rock-song-stub

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