"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".
Lyrically, the song describes Dickinson's feelings about leaving Iron Maiden.
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)Peakposition UK Singles Chart28US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks36
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