One Way Ticket
Neil Sedaka
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[Chorus] Choo, choo train chugging down the track Gotta travel on, never coming back Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues Bye, bye love my baby's leaving me Now lonely teardrops are all that I can see Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues Gonna take a trip to lonesome town Gonna stay at heartbreak hotel A fool such as I that never learns I cry a tear so well [Chorus] Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues Gonna take a trip to lonesome town Gonna stay at heartbreak hotel A fool such as I that never learns I cry a tear so well [Chorus] Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues Oh, oh got a one way ticket to the blues
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Written by: PAUL BLACK, STEVE RILEY, TRACII GUNNS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Origin"One Way Ticket" was initially written and composed by Jack Keller and Hank Hunter.
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Times of ReleaseThe song was first recorded by Neil Sedaka in 1959.
- It was later covered by the band Eruption in 1979. Their version gained massive popularity.
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Neil Sedaka's VersionIn Sedaka's original version, the song was the B-side to his hit "Oh! Carol," yet it also gathered attention in its own right.
- The song marked a part of Sedaka's early successful years when he was a young star in pop music.
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Eruption's VersionEruption's version of the song was one of the band's most popular tracks. It was a key part of the band's second album, "Leave a Light" which was released in 1978.
- Their version is a high-energy disco track, a departure from Neil Sedaka's classic pop style.
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Chart RankingsEruption's version went to No. 1 on the charts in several countries including Germany and Belgium.
- Their rendition peaked at No. 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
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MeaningThe song is about the desire for freedom and starting a new journey, as implied by the 'one way ticket to the blues'.
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GenreWhile Neil Sedaka's version falls into the pop/soft rock genre, Eruption's version is classified as Euro Disco.
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Post First ReleaseEven after it was first released, the song has been continuously covered in many languages such as Czech and Finnish.
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Critical ReceptionBoth versions received positive reviews from critics. Eruption's "One Way Ticket" is considered a quintessential 1970s disco track.
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AwardsThough the song itself didn't win any specific awards, it contributed to Eruption's international success and Neil Sedaka's stalwart reputation in the music industry.
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TV PerformancesEruption performed the song on many TV shows during the peak of its popularity including Top of the Pops.
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Relevance today"One Way Ticket" continues to be popular today and is often played on retro music channels and at disco-themed parties. It is also available on various music streaming platforms.
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