Sick City
Elton John
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Ooh she said the crowd just loved you My name's Angel and I'm sixteen I really love your band and your funny accent Sure would like a cruise in your limousine Then she said how about a rubdown You're so cute, I'm so mean The way you hold your guitar really gets me I can show you tricks that you ain't never seen Sick City, nobody to love you Oh but sometimes I can taste you when I'm feeling weak Sick City, isn't it a pity That you can't float above it when the bottom leaks Oh, Sick City Hey man how's about a handout All you dudes just loaded down Just a little sugar man makes me sweeter I like to sit at home and watch the world go round Stage-door monkey's on my back Begging me to save his life Can't he understand we're not a healing show We're just here to play some music for the kids tonight
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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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12 facts about this song
Song Composer"Sick City" was composed by iconic British singer-songwriter, Elton John and his longtime collaborator, lyricist Bernie Taupin.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of Elton John's ninth studio album, "Caribou," released in 1974.
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Song Duration"Sick City" lasts for approximately five minutes, specifically 5:23 minutes, which is relatively longer than most popular music tracks.
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Song ThemeIt highlights the gritty realities of city life, which is why it's called "Sick City."
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Record LabelThe song was released under the famous record label, MCA Records in the United States and DJM Records in the UK.
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Production TeamThis track, like the rest of the "Caribou" album, was co-produced by Gus Dudgeon, Elton John's most consistent collaborator.
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Album RatingThe album "Caribou" was a commercial success. It reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, and number 2 on the UK Albums Chart.
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B-Side Track"Sick City" was the B-side to the single "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," one of Elton John's biggest hits.
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Not a Single ReleaseDespite its popularity among fans, "Sick City" was never released as a standalone single.
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Unique Literary ReferenceThe song references French poet Charles Baudelaire and the flowers of evil, a reference to Baudelaire's famous volume of poetry, "Les Fleurs du mal."
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Live Performances"Sick City" is not frequently performed in Elton John's live setlists - making it a rare treat for fans on the few occasions it is included.
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Digital Streaming"Sick City," like the rest of Elton John's discography, is available on major music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
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