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.
Open All Night
The Georgia Satellites Lyrics
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Out on the streets and right out of my mind
And I know everything that a good boy should know
So darlin' you gotta tell me which way the winds gonna blow
I'm old enough to know what's wrong and what's right
I've just got to know if that thing is open all night
With the way you walk there ain't no mistake
And I'm gonna love you baby until I'm completely spent
Turn around jack back up and be a hundred percent
Turn a mouse into a man a man into dynamite
I've just got to know if that thing is open all night
Love isn't blind love isn't pure
But you'll never find anything else shine any truer
You got me shining like a candle and it's burning at both ends
I want to be your lover don't care at all 'bout good friends
I'm old enough to know what's wrong and what's right
I just got to know if that thing is
Open all night
Open all night
Open all night
Yeah open all night
Well you turn a mouse into a man a man into dynamite
I've just got to know if that thing is open all night
24 hours baby
C'mon boy get you some
The Georgia Satellites’ “Open All Night” is a classic rock and roll song with themes of desire and impulse. The lyrics speak of a person who feels alive and reckless as they wander the streets in search of adventure, with the intent of satisfying their need for companionship. The singer is assertive in his intentions and is not afraid of taking risks. He wants to know where the wind will blow and if the thing he desires is open all night. The song hints that the “thing” he seeks is a physical relationship, with lyrics such as “Turn a mouse into a man, a man into dynamite,” indicating the power of sexual desire. The chorus emphasizes the importance of being able to find that physical connection at any time, with the repeated refrain of “open all night.”
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight tonight, I feel just fine
I am feeling good and content today.
Out on the streets and right out of my mind
I am out on the streets and feeling reckless.
And I know everything that a good boy should know
I am experienced enough to know what's right and what's wrong.
So darlin' you gotta tell me which way the winds gonna blow
I need to know your intentions and where you stand in our relationship.
I'm old enough to know what's wrong and what's right
I am mature and wise enough to tell right from wrong.
I've just got to know if that thing is open all night
I need to find out if the object of my desire is available all night long.
With the way you walk there ain't no mistake
Your alluring walk leaves no room for doubt or confusion.
My finger starts a shakin' knees start to quake
Your presence has a physical effect on me, making me feel both excited and nervous.
And I'm gonna love you baby until I'm completely spent
I am prepared to give you all my love and exhaust all my passion.
Turn around jack back up and be a hundred percent
Come back and join me fully, with your full commitment.
Turn a mouse into a man a man into dynamite
You have the power to transform me from a timid mouse to a dynamic and powerful man.
Love isn't blind love isn't pure
Love is neither blind nor pure, but it remains one of the most genuine emotions.
But you'll never find anything else shine any truer
Love is the most sincere and genuine feeling there is.
You got me shining like a candle and it's burning at both ends
You are making me shine brightly, but at the risk of burning out quickly.
I want to be your lover don't care at all 'bout good friends
I desire to be your lover, regardless of what others may think or say.
24 hours baby
I want you all day and all night long.
C'mon boy get you some
Let's go for it and make the most of our time together.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL JOHN BAIRD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RHINO
We've got The Georgia Satellites on repeat all night 🌙🎶
Black Rebel Radio®️
How did this happen?
Ami Harris
@RHINO I know this comment isn't related to this music video, but could you upload the music video for "Beat Patrol" by Starship please? It's the only music video by Starship that is missing from your uploads.
brikfiend
Love this track !
wolfdogg
Some real GenX childhood nostalgia vibes.
I am so happy I stumbled across this channel. YouTube is unable to recommend things I haven't seen before so I was getting quite bored. This should hold me over well into winter.
Gene B.
Great Band..I say them play the Roxy back in the day..still sounds great today.
amangogna68
Great song and amazing band !
LSU fan 413
I'm loving all these Georgia Satellites videos. I've never seen them before
Mary Monroe
I love this song especially when I drink
Małgorzata Woroch
swietny videoclip oraz super piosenka oraz wspanialy zespol the georgia satellites