Spinning Wheel

song by Clayton-Thomas

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"Spinning Wheel" is a well-known song by the jazz-rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears, with lead vocals by David Clayton-Thomas. Released in 1969, it reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is characterized by its blend of pop, jazz, and rhythm and blues, featuring prominent horn arrangements.12

A spinning wheel, in its most common definition, is a small, hand- or foot-operated machine used for spinning yarn or thread, with a history dating back to the 15th century.3

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Blood, Sweat & Tears
David Clayton-Thomas, BS&T’s chart-topping success, and beyond
Three hit singles—“Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die,” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”—all of which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, helped the group achieve worldwide recognition, and the U.S. State Department asked the band to do a goodwill tour abroad.
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Three hit singles—“Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die,” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”—all of which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, helped the group achieve worldwide recognition, and the U.S. State Department asked the band to do a goodwill tour abroad.
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