This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us
Sparks
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Zoo time, is she and you time? The mammals are your favourite type, and you want her tonight Heartbeat, increasing heartbeat You hear the thunder of stampeding rhinos, elephants and tacky tigers This town ain't big enough for the both of us And it ain't me who's gonna leave Flying, domestic flying And when the stewardess is near do not show any fear Heartbeat, increasing heartbeat You are a khaki-coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing This town ain't big enough for both of us And it ain't me who's gonna leave Daily, except for Sunday You dawdle in to the cafe where you meet her each day Heartbeat, increasing heartbeat As twenty cannibals have hold of you, they need their protein just like you do This town ain't big enough for the both of us And it ain't me who's gonna leave Shower, another shower You've got to look your best for her and be clean everywhere Heartbeat, increasing heartbeat The rain is pouring on the foreign town, the bullets cannot cut you down This town ain't big enough for the both of us And it ain't me who's gonna leave Census, the latest census There'll be more girls who live in town though not enough to go round Heartbeat, increasing heartbeat You know that this town isn't big enough, not big enough for both of us This town isn't big enough, not big enough for both of us I ain't gonna leave
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10 facts about this song
Song Interpretation"This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us" is an interesting song which listeners often interpret as portraying a classic Wild West confrontation scenario.
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Elton John's RoleElton John was not an original artist of the song. The song was originally written by Ron Mael of the Sparks. Elton John performed his version of the song in collaboration with the Sparks for their 21st album.
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Chart RankingsThe song was a major hit for Sparks, reaching No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart in 1974. It was later widely recognized as one of the most iconic glam rock songs of its era.
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Live PerformanceDuring the live performance of the song on "The Old Grey Whistle Test", Elton John made a surprise appearance. He played the piano and sang along, making the show one of the most memorable in its history.
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Music videoThe music video for "This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us" was directed by Tim Pope, a well-known British music video director.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by a number of artists and bands over the years, indicating its significant cultural impact. This includes British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees.
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Film Use"This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us" has also been featured in multiple films including Fright Night (2011), and Get Him to the Greek (2010).
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are quirky and non-linear, contributing to its reputation as a unique, offbeat track.
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Sparks Album"This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us" was the opening track on Sparks' third album, "Kimono My House" released in 1974.
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Elton John & SparksSparks opened for Elton John on a tour back in the early Seventies, marking the beginning of a long relationship between them. The collaboration came full circle with their recording of "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us" under the banner 'Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin'.
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