In the title of a UK and US No.1 hit single, what colour ribbon is tied 'Round the Ole Oak Tree'?
Correct answer: Yellow
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The use of yellow ribbons to show support for overseas troops originated with this song.
RICK-N-BACHER
RF10, I think I'm having a flash back.
Player #66817220
CS, it has a happy ending.
Player Say what!?
RSVP78, He was "away" for 3 long years in prison.
Snance
It was great to see a question that had something to do with Tony Orlando and Dawn! Haven't heard those names for an embarrassing amount of time...
Sykesxx
This song was heavily used during Cory Aquino’s presidential campaign back in the mid ‘80s (I was 11) and I still know the lyrics to it 😅
Felix
I thought it was Old Oak Tree, not Ole
Player #118382186
Oh u whippersnappers u...I wuz 9 yo when this song was having its moment.
Sophia
The song ends with a picture of the old oak tree covered with yellow ribbons. A very touching song of forgiveness.