Liverpool 8
Ringo Starr
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[Verse 1] I was a sailor first, I sailed the sea Then I got a job, in a factory Played Butlin's Camp with my friend Rory It was good for him, it was great for me [Chorus] Liverpool I left you, said 'goodbye' to Madryn Street I always followed my heart, and I never missed a beat Destiny was calling, I just couldn't stick around Liverpool I left you, but I never let you down [Verse 2] Went to Hamburg, the red lights were on With George & Paul, and my friend John We rocked all night, we all looked tough We didn't have much, but we had enough [Chorus] Liverpool I left you, said 'goodbye' to Madryn Street I always followed my heart, and I never missed a beat Destiny was calling, I just couldn't stick around Liverpool I left you, but I never let you down [Verse 3] In the U.S.A. when we played Shea We were Number One, and it was fun When I look back, it sure was cool For those Four Boys from Liverpool [Chorus] Liverpool I left you, said 'goodbye' to Admiral Grove I always followed my heart, so I took it on the road Destiny was calling, I just couldn't stick around Liverpool I left you, but I never let you down La la la la la la....Liverpool
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Written by: DAVE STEWART, RICHARD (RINGO STARR) STARKEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, STARTLING MUSIC LTD C/O BRUCE V. GRAKAL
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15 facts about this song
Identity"Liverpool 8" is a song by Ringo Starr, an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor best known as the drummer for the Beatles.
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ReleaseThe song was released on 4 December 2007 and officially entered the UK Singles Chart on 6 January 2008 at number 94.
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Album Contribution"Liverpool 8" is the title track of Starr's 15th studio album.
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ProductionThis song was produced by Mark Hudson, Ringo Starr's long-time collaborator, and Starr himself.
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Songwriting ContributionDave Stewart from the British band Eurythmics co-wrote the song with Starr.
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Music GenreThe song is mainly classified as pop-rock.
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Starr's MemoriesThe lyrics of "Liverpool 8" recount Starr's early life, his time with the Beatles, and his subsequent solo career.
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Specific NameThe number '8' in the song’s title represents the postal district of Liverpool where Ringo Starr grew up.
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ControversyStarr and Mark Hudson had a falling out during the album's production, leading to Hudson's departure and Starr's collaboration with Dave Stewart.
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Special EditionA promotional version of "Liverpool 8", narrated by Starr, was distributed among critics prior to the album's release.
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Artistic SignificanceThe song reflects a nostalgic thematic trend common in Starr's work.
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Commercial PerformanceIt was a commercial comeback for Starr in the UK, even though it peaked only at number 94, it was his first song to chart in the UK since 2005.
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Popular ViewpointMany fans and critics consider "Liverpool 8" as a 'mini-biography' capturing Starr's artistic journey.
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Critics ReviewAlthough it was met with mixed reviews, critics praised the song's autobiographical lyrics and engaging melody.
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Live PerformancesStarr has included the song in the setlist for his concert tours with the All-Starr Band.
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