However, while the band felt they weren't making any progress on their musical path and had moved on, their English manager took the demo to a small Yorkshire record label, Making Waves, who liked the material and released the demos as the "Keep The Faith" EP in 1985 (Kerrang #113). The press response to the EP was positive and prompted the band to reform in the US. Baird had been playing with the Woodpeckers in NC, while Richards remained in Atlanta with the Hell Hounds, who included both Mauro Magellon (drums) and Rick Price (bass). With Baird essentially joining the Hell Hounds the Satellites were reborn and American record labels started taking notice of the band.
By 1986 only Elektra Records were willing to sign the band, who then reunited with Glixman to record their debut full-length album at Axis Sound Studios in Atlanta. Their album, Georgia Satellites, was their most successful album to date, featuring the track "Keep Your Hands To Yourself". That song went all the way to #2 on the Billboard chart, topped only by Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer". It went into extremely heavy MTV rotation at the time. Other hits included "Battleship Chains" (#86) and "Can't Stand The Pain".
In 1988, the band recorded a cover of The Swinging Blue Jean's 1964 hit, "Hippy Hippy Shake" to the Tom Cruise movie soundtrack Cocktail. Released as a single the song made it to #45 on the Billboard chart. During the year the band released their second album "Open All Night," which infamously included a cover of the Ringo Starr song "Don't Pass Me By," though the album wouldn't build on the success of the debut. A single, "Open All Night" backed with "Dunk 'N' dine" failed to chart. A third studio album, "In The Land Of Salvation And Sin," was released in 1989, which included re-recordings of "Six Years Gone" and "Crazy" from the 1985 EP. Baird left the band in 1990 for a solo career when the album failed to find any commercial success.
Almost Saturday Night / Rockin' All Over the World
The Georgia Satellites Lyrics
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If I get home, it'd be a home no more
Took off runnin' in the middle of the night
I was aimed for anything that felt half right
Look out, baby, I'm gone on a little ride
I see my name written in the center line
Moon looks, good air is cool
Well, I'm flyin through Dothan with my radio
Taylor's Ole Time Opry's playin' Hank Snow
Sing's my nightmares in his song
I said I'm with ya, man, I'm just movin' on
Look out, baby, your wish came true
You got your freedom, the house and the whole canoe
I got the things that I need
I took the car, my pride and three pairs of jeans
My brain is bleedin', got nails in my spine
But I ain't gon' stop 'fore that empty line
Radio's fadin', road's like a snake
It's two in the mornin' and I'm wide awake
Look out, baby, Gates of Eden got closed
But New Orlean's open, see the pretty lights glow
I'm goin' in to get myself lost and found
And it didn't take too god damn long to tear a good thing down
It may not be ideal
But at least we're not running at the mouth
I-10 to San Antone
Woke up and went south
Fleeced at the border
For thirty five and some change
But that's a small price to pay
Runnin' from the pain
Look out, baby, I'm gone on a little ride
There's a brush fire on the highway, gonna burn both side
Wish I could throw our sins in the flame and smoke
I'll call you up if and when I reach home
Gone on a ride, baby, I'm gone
I'm gone on a ride, yeah, baby, I'm gone
I'm gone on a ride, yeah, I'm gone, gone, gone
I'm gone on a ride , I'm gone, gone, gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
And you can kiss it bye, bye, bye
The Georgia Satellites’ song “Almost Saturday Night / Rockin’ All Over the World” is a heart-wrenching tale about a man who has left his home in search of something more fulfilling. He has packed his belongings and is heading out for a ride, leaving behind a relationship that seems to have lost its spark. He is flying down the road, trying to fill this emptiness inside of him. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery, creating a sense of urgency and despair in the listener.
The first verse describes the moment he leaves his house for the last time, with all his belongings in tow. He is aiming for anything that feels right and is going to keep going until he finds it. The second verse showcases his love for music, with Hank Snow’s “Taylor’s Ole Time Opry” playing on the radio, singing his nightmares through its songs. He drives through the night, through towns and cities, trying to escape the past and find something new.
The chorus is a declaration of his freedom, the pain of loss, and the hope for something better. As he keeps driving, the glimpses of the world beyond his small town offer him a glimmer of hope. But as he drives, the nagging pain and emotional baggage keep haunting him.
Overall, The Georgia Satellites’ “Almost Saturday Night / Rockin’ All Over the World” portrays a man’s inner conflict of fleeing his past to find a future that he hopes will bring him happiness. The lyrics are carefully crafted and deliver a poignant story that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuffed my heart in a bag and I slammed the back door
I left my home without saying goodbye to my loved one
If I get home, it'd be a home no more
I know things have changed and it won't be the same when I return
Took off runnin' in the middle of the night
I didn't want to face anyone and just wanted to escape
I was aimed for anything that felt half right
I didn't have a plan, I just wanted to leave and go wherever my instincts take me
Look out, baby, I'm gone on a little ride
I am taking a journey of discovery and adventure
I see my name written in the center line
I feel like the road is calling me, and I am following it
Moon looks, good air is cool
The night sky is beautiful and the weather is pleasant
Every bone been broken in the golden rule
I am not following any rules, and I am doing what I believe is necessary for my happiness
Well, I'm flyin through Dothan with my radio
I am driving fast through Dothan, listening to music on the radio
Taylor's Ole Time Opry's playin' Hank Snow
I am listening to a classic country music station
Sing's my nightmares in his song
Some of the lyrics remind me of my personal struggles
I said I'm with ya, man, I'm just movin' on
I am relating to the music as it reflects my mood and situation
Look out, baby, your wish came true
I know that my loved one wanted me to leave, and I have granted their wish
You got your freedom, the house and the whole canoe
I have left them with everything and taken only what I need
I got the things that I need
I am living minimally, only taking the essentials
I took the car, my pride and three pairs of jeans
I am proud of my independence and only packed lightly
My brain is bleedin', got nails in my spine
I am feeling physical and emotional pain from my decision to leave
But I ain't gon' stop 'fore that empty line
I refuse to give up my journey, no matter how much it hurts
Radio's fadin', road's like a snake
The radio signal is weak, and the road is winding and challenging
It's two in the mornin' and I'm wide awake
I am alert and steady, continuing on despite fatigue
Look out, baby, Gates of Eden got closed
I have missed an opportunity or am facing a closed gate
But New Orlean's open, see the pretty lights glow
I have discovered a new place to explore
I'm goin' in to get myself lost and found
I am searching for myself and my place in the world
And it didn't take too god damn long to tear a good thing down
I know that I have destroyed something good in my life
It may not be ideal
The situation is not perfect
But at least we're not running at the mouth
At least we are not arguing or fighting verbally
I-10 to San Antone
I am taking a major highway to get to San Antonio
Woke up and went south
I woke up and immediately started heading south
Fleeced at the border
I was taken advantage of financially at the border
For thirty five and some change
I paid around $35 for something
But that's a small price to pay
The cost was small compared to the adventure of the journey
Runnin' from the pain
I am trying to escape my emotional pain and struggles
There's a brush fire on the highway, gonna burn both side
There is a potentially dangerous fire on the road ahead
Wish I could throw our sins in the flame and smoke
I wish I could forget the mistakes and regrets of the past
I'll call you up if and when I reach home
I will contact my loved one once I have reached my destination
Gone on a ride, baby, I'm gone
I am on a journey of self-discovery and adventure
I'm gone on a ride, yeah, baby, I'm gone
I have chosen to leave and explore the world on my own
I'm gone on a ride, yeah, I'm gone, gone, gone
I am heading out with no plans to return anytime soon
Gone on a ride , I'm gone, gone, gone
I am leaving everything behind and starting fresh
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I have completely moved on and am not looking back
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I am leaving my old life behind and embracing my new journey
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I have said goodbye to my past and am moving forward with no regrets
And you can kiss it bye, bye, bye
There is no going back or making amends, it's all final
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