John was raised in the Pinner suburb of London and learned to play piano at an early age, forming the blues band Bluesology in 1962. After leaving Bluesology in 1967 to embark on a solo career, John met Taupin after they both answered an advert for songwriters. For two years, they wrote songs for other artists, and John worked as a session musician for artists. John released his debut album Empty Sky in 1969, and a year later formed the Elton John Band and released his first hit single, "Your Song".
John's critical success was at its peak in the 1970s when he released a streak of chart-topping albums in the US and UK, which began with Honky Château (1972) and culminated with Rock of the Westies (1975). John continued his success in the 1980s and 1990s, having several hit singles and albums in both decades, and has continued to record new music since then. He has also had success in musical films and theatre, composing music for The Lion King, Aida, and Billy Elliot the Musical. In 2018, John began his ongoing farewell tour Farewell Yellow Brick Road, which is scheduled to conclude in 2023. The 2019 biopic Rocketman dramatized his life and career.
Outside of music, John is an HIV/AIDS charity fundraiser and has been involved in the fight against AIDS since the late 1980s. He established the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992, which has raised over £300 million since its inception, and a year later he began hosting his annual Foundation Academy Awards Party, which has since become one of the biggest high-profile Oscar parties in the Hollywood film industry. John was the chairman and director of Watford F.C, from 1976 to 1987, and again from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club. From the late 1970s to the late 1980s, John developed a severe addiction problem to drugs and alcohol but has been sober since 1990. He entered into a civil partnership with Canadian filmmaker David Furnish in 2005; they married after same-sex marriage became legal in England and Wales in 2014.
John has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including nine number-ones in the UK and US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", a rewritten version of his 1974 single in dedication to Princess Diana, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling chart single of all time. In 2021, John became the first solo artist with UK Top 10 singles across six decades.
John has received numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards, five Brit Awards; including for Outstanding Contribution to Music; two Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, a Tony Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, a Disney Legend Award, and the Kennedy Center Honor. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and is a fellow of The Ivors Academy. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to music and charitable services in 1998 and was appointed a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour by King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) in 2020.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_John
Solo studio albums
Empty Sky (1969)
Elton John (1970)
Tumbleweed Connection (1970)
Madman Across the Water (1971)
Honky Château (1972)
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player (1973)
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)
Caribou (1974)
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975)
Rock of the Westies (1975)
Blue Moves (1976)
A Single Man (1978)
Victim of Love (1979)
21 at 33 (1980)
The Fox (1981)
Jump Up! (1982)
Too Low for Zero (1983)
Breaking Hearts (1984)
Ice on Fire (1985)
Leather Jackets (1986)
Reg Strikes Back (1988)
Sleeping with the Past (1989)
The One (1992)
Made in England (1995)
The Big Picture (1997)
Songs from the West Coast (2001)
Peachtree Road (2004)
The Captain & the Kid (2006)
The Diving Board (2013)
Wonderful Crazy Night (2016)
Regimental Sgt. Zippo (2021)
saturday nights alright for fighting
Elton John Lyrics
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Ma tell me when the boys get here
It's seven o'clock and I want to rock
Want to get a belly full of beer
My old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
And my old lady she don't care
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
Don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
`Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright alright alright
Well they're packed pretty tight in here tonight
I'm looking for a dolly who'll see me right
I may use a little muscle to get what I need
I may sink a little drink and shout out "She's with me!"
A couple of the sound that I really like
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
I'm a juvenile product of the working class
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass
Don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
`Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright alright alright
Don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
`Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright alright alright
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday,
Saturday night's alright
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday,
Saturday night's alright
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday,
Saturday night's alright
In Elton John's song "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," the singer paints a vivid picture of a night out with his friends, filled with drinking, dancing, and a whole lot of commotion. The opening lines suggest that the singer is waiting for his friends to arrive so that they can hit up the town. He mentions that he wants to get "a belly full of beer" and "rock" out. However, he acknowledges the disapproving nature of his parents towards the behavior, as his father is drunk, and his mother does not seem to care. His description of his sister, who looks cute with braces and boots and a handful of oil in her hair, is another reference to the rebellious attitude of the youth culture at the time.
However, despite the disapproving attitudes of others, the kids in the song are looking for a good time and not taking any nonsense from anyone. They don't want to be disciplined or told what to do, preferring to live in the moment with their friends. They are willing to "get a little action in" and "get about as oiled as a diesel train" to enjoy their Saturday night fully. The reference to using a "little muscle" to get what they need also suggests a willingness to push boundaries and sometimes break the rules.
Throughout the song, Elton John captures the youthful energy of a night out, with references to popular sounds like switchblades and motorcycles. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the excitement and thrill of a Saturday night out. "Saturday night's alright for fighting" suggests that this is the time to let loose and have some fun without worrying about the constraints of the work week.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting late, have you seen my mates?
The singer is asking if anyone has seen his friends because it's getting late.
Ma tell me when the boys get here
The singer is asking his mother to let him know when his friends arrive.
It's seven o'clock and I want to rock
It's 7 pm, and the singer wants to have a good time and party.
Want to get a belly full of beer
The singer wants to drink a lot of beer until he's full.
My old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
The singer's father is very drunk and out of control.
And my old lady she don't care
The singer's mother doesn't seem to be worried about his father's drunken behavior.
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
The singer thinks his sister looks good in her outfit.
A handful of grease in her hair
His sister styled her hair with grease.
Don't give us none of your aggravation
The singer is frustrated with someone who is causing problems and wants them to stop.
We had it with your discipline
The person causing problems is likely someone who is trying to control or discipline others.
Saturday night's alright for fighting
The singer believes that Saturday nights are meant for having fun and getting into fights.
Get a little action in
The singer wants to have some excitement and do something fun.
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
The singer wants to get very drunk and compares himself to an oiled up train to emphasize how drunk he wants to get.
Gonna set this dance alight
The singer wants to have such a good time that his energy and enthusiasm set the dance floor on fire.
`Cause Saturday night's the night I like
The singer really enjoys Saturday nights and wants to make the most of them.
Well they're packed pretty tight in here tonight
The place where the singer is partying is very crowded and busy.
I'm looking for a dolly who'll see me right
The singer is looking for a girl who is interested in him and wants to spend time with him.
I may use a little muscle to get what I need
The singer is willing to fight or be aggressive in order to get what he wants, including the attention of a girl.
I may sink a little drink and shout out "She's with me!"
The singer might drink to gain confidence and yell to others that he's with the girl he's interested in.
A couple of the sound that I really like
The singer enjoys hearing certain sounds.
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
The sounds the singer likes are associated with weapons and vehicles, which implies that he likes things that are dangerous or tough.
I'm a juvenile product of the working class
The singer comes from a lower-income background and is young.
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass
The singer's best friend is a bottle of alcohol.
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
The singer repeats the word Saturday to emphasize his excitement for the weekend.
Saturday night's alright
The singer believes that Saturday nights are the best night of the week.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elton John, Bernie Taupin
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Peter Harthen
on Sacrifice
not like todays crap
Peter Harthen
on Sacrifice
Even at 56 years old, this music still sounds so good to me, how music should sound.....