(It's All Down To) Goodnight Vienna
Ringo Starr
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I took my baby to a party last night Uh Huh Hah She was so beautiful she made me uptight Uh Huh Hah Up come a butcher with her ju jus alright Uh Huh Hah It's all da da down to Goodnight Vienna! Felt like a bohunk but I kept up my cool Uh Huh Hah Green as a frog, man I was back into school Uh Huh Hah Zipped up my mouth coz I was starting to droll Uh Huh Hah It's all da da down to Goodnight Vienna! [Chorus] Get it up (Keep it up), get it up (keep it up) Get it up (Keep it up), get it up (keep it up) It's all da da down to Goodnight Vienna! She said she loved me but I knew she was lying Uh Huh Hah Felt like an Arab who was dancing through Zion Uh Huh Hah Don't call no doctor when ya just feel like crying Uh Huh Hah It's all da da down to Goodnight Vienna! [Chorus] Get it up (Keep it up), get it up (keep it up) Get it up (Keep it up), get it up (keep it up) It's all da da down to Goodnight Vienna!
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Written by: JOHN LENNON
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10 facts about this song
Artist Origin"Ringo Starr", the performer of the song "(It’s All Down to) Goodnight Vienna", is a highly renowned musician and actor from Liverpool, England. He gained fame as the drummer of the phenomenal rock band, the Beatles.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in 1974 and features as the title track of Ringo Starr's fourth solo studio album, "Goodnight Vienna."
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Songwriter"(It’s All Down to) Goodnight Vienna" was written by John Lennon, another member of the legendary rock band, the Beatles. This further highlights the profound collaboration and relationship the band members shared even outside of their collective work as the Beatles.
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Musical StyleThe song incorporates the pop-rock genre, fused with elements of country music, characteristic of Starr's musical style following his departure from the Beatles.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not rank significantly on music charts itself, its album "Goodnight Vienna" made it to number 8 on the Billboard 200 in America, signifying a successful solo venture for Starr.
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Guest PerformersBeyond John Lennon's contribution as a songwriter, he also played the piano in the recording of this song, further showcasing the enduring musical partnership between the two ex-Beatles.
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Special MentionThe phrase "Goodnight Vienna" is often used in the entertainment industry as a shorthand for “the show's over”. This was likely the inspiration behind naming both the song and album.
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Album ArtThe album cover for "Goodnight Vienna" has an interesting depiction. It features Ringo Starr standing behind a fallen figure - the same figure featured prominently in the film "The Day the Earth Stood Still". This was a clever nod to the theme of the album and it creates a unique visual representation for the music.
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Critic ReceptionAlthough many critics compare Ringo Starr's solo work with his contributions to the Beatles, the song "(It's All Down to) Goodnight Vienna" has generally received positive remarks for its catchy tune and well-composed lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThe song was rarely, if ever, performed live by Starr in his solo concerts, making it an interesting and unique piece within his extensive discography.
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