One Horse Town
Elton John
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Saw a Cadillac for the first time yesterday I'd always seen horses, buggies, bales of hay 'Cause progress here don't move with modern times There's nothing to steal So there's not a great deal of crime It sure is hell living in a one horse town There's half a mile of Alabama mud bed ground Nothing much doing of an afternoon Unless you're sitting in a rocking chair just picking a tune And they ain't too well acquainted with the stars and stripes But if you want to hear Susanna then they'll pick all night They'll pick all night 'Cause it's no dice living in a one horse town Laid back, as my old coon hound And I just can't wait to get out of this one horse town There's nothing to steal 'cause there's simply nothing much around Sure is hell living in this one horse town There's half a mile of Alabama mud bed ground And I just can't wait to grow out of this one horse town There's nothing to steal 'cause there's nothing much around
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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, JAMES NEWTON-HOWARD, ELTON JOHN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"One Horse Town" is a song from Elton John's 11th studio album titled "Blue Moves," released in 1976.
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Song BackgroundThe song is a part of Elton John's concept album, and its narrative revolves around the melancholy and isolation of living in a small, quiet town.
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Lyrics & CompositionThe lyrics of "One Horse Town" were written by Bernie Taupin, Elton John's long-time collaborator. Elton John himself composed the music for the song.
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Musical Style"One Horse Town" is characterized by its fusion of rock and pop elements, with an orchestral arrangement that sets it apart from many other songs in Elton John's catalogue.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "One Horse Town" was not released as a single, the album "Blue Moves" peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and number 3 on the US Billboard 200.
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Critical Reception"One Horse Town" is often highlighted as one of the standout tracks on the "Blue Moves" album, known for its sophisticated orchestration and poignant lyrics.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "One Horse Town" is seldom performed live by Elton John. However, when it is, it's known for its strong and dramatic orchestration.
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Backing VocalsBand member Davey Johnstone and British singer Cindy Bullens provided backing vocals for this song.
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Collaboration with London Symphony OrchestraFor this track, Elton John collaborated with the London Symphony Orchestra, which added a unique touch to the song's overall feel and texture.
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Influence"One Horse Town" serves as an example of the more mature, reflective direction that John's music took during the mid-1970s, demonstrating his versatility as an artist.
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