In 1956 Tony formed his first band. In 1958, at 18, he began appearing on the BBC's Oh Boy, playing electric guitar. He was eventually offered a contract to perform at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, Germany.
While performing in Hamburg between 1960 and 1963, Sheridan employed various backup bands. In 1961, one such band, who had met Sheridan during their first visit to Hamburg in 1960, and who worked with him on their second, was The Beatles (with their line-up at the time as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Pete Best). When German Polydor agent Bert Kaempfert saw the pairing on stage, he suggested that they make some recordings together. In 1962, after a series of singles (the first of which, "My Bonnie"/"The Saints" made it to #5 in the Hit Parade), Polydor released the album My Bonnie across Germany. The word Beatles was judged to sound too similar to the German Pidels (pronounced peedles), the plural of a slang term for penis, hence the album was credited to Tony Sheridan and The Beat Brothers. After The Beatles had gained fame, the album was re-released in Britain, with the credit altered to Tony Sheridan and The Beatles.
By 1967, Sheridan had become disillusioned with his Beatle-brought fame. As he was more concerned by the Vietnam War, Sheridan agreed to perform for the Allied troops. While in Vietnam however, the band that he had assembled was fired upon and one of the members was killed. Reuters reported that Sheridan himself had died. For his work entertaining the Allies, Sheridan was made an honorary Captain of the United States army.
In the early 1970s, Sheridan managed a West German radio programme of blues music, which was well-received. In 1978, the Star Club was reopened, and Sheridan performed there along with Elvis Presley's TCB Band.
On August 13, 2002, Sheridan released Vagabond, a collection largely of his own material, but also including a new cover version of "Skinny Minnie", a song he had years earlier recorded for his first album.
Oh When the Saints
Tony Sheridan Lyrics
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[Chorus:]
Oh, when the saints go marching in, [Repeat] oh, Lord, I want to be in that number when the saints go marching in.
And when the sun refuse to shine, [Repeat] oh, Lord, I want to be in that number when the sun refuse to shine.
Oh, when the trumpet sound its call, [Repeat] oh, Lord, I want to be in that number when the trumpet sounds that call.
Oh, when the new world is revealed, [Repeat] oh, Lord, I want to be in that number when the new world is revealed.
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Tony Sheridan & the Beatles's song "When The Saints Go Marching In" speak about following in the footsteps of those who have gone before and being reunited with them on a new and sunlit shore. The chorus repeats the desire to be a part of the number of saints marching in, regardless of the circumstances. The song speaks about wanting to be a part of the saints who will go to heaven, and the lyrics paint a picture of the events leading up to that momentous occasion.
The first paragraph of the song speaks about following in the footsteps of those who have gone before. It is likely that this refers to the "saints" who have already passed on and have gone to heaven. The song suggests that those who follow in these footsteps will one day be reunited with them on a new and sunlit shore. This shore may be a representation of heaven, the place where saints go when they die.
In the chorus, the desire to be a part of the number of saints marching in is repeated. The lyrics mention specific moments that might happen leading up to the saints’ entrance into heaven, including the moment when the sun refuses to shine, when the trumpet sounds its call, and when the new world is revealed. The song presents a picture of hope and a desire to be a part of something greater than oneself, symbolized by the saints and their journey to heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey! We are following the footsteps of those who've gone before and we'll all be reunited on that new and sunlit shore.
We are walking in the path of our predecessors and we will all convene on a new and bright land.
Oh, when the saints go marching in, [Repeat] oh, Lord, I want to be in that number when the saints go marching in.
I desire to be among the group of saints marching forward when they make their way.
And when the sun refuse to shine, [Repeat] oh, Lord, I want to be in that number when the sun refuse to shine.
I want to be among the group of saints even if the sun doesn't shine.
Oh, when the trumpet sound its call, [Repeat] oh, Lord, I want to be in that number when the trumpet sounds that call.
I hope to be counted among the number of saints when the trumpet signals it's time to move forward.
Oh, when the new world is revealed, [Repeat] oh, Lord, I want to be in that number when the new world is revealed.
As soon as the new world is disclosed, I want to be among the saints.
[Chorus]
Repeating the desire to be counted among the group of saints marching forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL BLACK
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@roksaan
Thanks, Aaron. John Lennon's mother used to sing "Kay Starr," and John liked Kay Starr as well. Kay's words on "So Tired," reminds me a bit of John Lennon's "I'm So Tired." (Kay Starr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2RkvMxL2Fo)
@phuzbrain
The Bass line in Paul's song was lifted from Chuck Berry's 'I'm talking about you'
@zurdoseguidordeolmedo5582
I need the guitar chords of the saints go marching in please help me
@jazzrecordingsandarchives9198
No, the chord progression in I Saw Here Standing There is: E7,A,E7,B,E7,A,Aminor7,E7,B,E7
@akbluegrass
William 89 Indeed, saints was recorded in c major and standing in e major. I've transposed both to d major to facilitate the comparison.
@jazzrecordingsandarchives9198
Ok, thank you for explaining
@AB-mt9nf
Hey Jude: Te Deum by John Ireland/Save the last dance for me + Dear Mr Fantasy
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Fear not Lad's You Are.
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