Snookeroo" was Elton John and Bernie Taupin's contribution to Ringo Starr's 1974 album Goodnight Vienna. The song, which concerns a happy-go-lucky lout from northern England, was written about Starr himself. Bernie Taupin backs this up by calling it "a simple biographical thing". Elton John recalled, "Bernie wrote really simple lyrics, very Ringo type lyrics and I tried to write a simple sort of melody to it". Elton John also plays piano on the track and provides the count-off.
Produced by Richard Perry. Album Goodnight Vienna. One, two, three, four! I was born in the north of England I was raised in a working town I broke all the rules when I went to school But the teacher's couldn't pin me down I tried to make my parents proud By adapting to the social powers Oh, pigs will fly and the earth will fry When they get me doing. Snookeroo, snookeroo Daddy's going on the booze Mother used to cut my hair And sister used to make the news Well, it was two rooms up and two rooms.
Taken from the album "Goodnight Vienna" by Ringo Starr. Transcribed by Petteri Jarvinen. D A I was born in the north of England. Bm G When they get me doing honest hours. Bm Snookeroo, Snookeroo A Daddy's going on the booze Bm Mother used to cut my hair A And sister used to make the news. Bm Oh it was two rooms up and two rooms down. A And we were sentenced by the wrecking crane. D G Bm I was born on the eve of Halloween G A D And Snookeroo, Snookeroo, Snookeroo's my name. D A I need someone to cook for me Bm G And turn me loose at night D A I could spend my life with a factory girl. Bm G 'Cause the factory girl's my type
Ringo Starr’s Snookeroo, was released on his 1974 album entitled Goodnight Vienna. The song was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The song begins very a very familiar Elton John piano style riff very reminiscent of Elton John’s song Eldeberry Wine. You can hear Elton John’s piano playing all over this great track. The guitar solo was performed by Robbie Roberson of the Band. The song Snookeroo, was released as a single but failed to garner any chart success. 8 – Weight Of The World. One of the highlights of this Top 10 Ringo Starr songs list is the track Weight of The World
Ringo Starr - Snookeroo, 03:24, . MB download mp3 full version here. Album: Very Best Of, Goodnight Vienna. Download Ringo Starr - Snookeroo. Very Best Of: Best 2 songs. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy 03:01. Ringo Starr - Back Off Boogaloo 03:19. Album: Very Best Of. Ringo Starr: best 2 tracks. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy Very Best Of, 2007 03:01. Ringo Starr - Back Off Boogaloo Very Best Of, 2007 03:19.
Band Name Ringo Starr. Album Name Goodnight Vienna. Released date November 1974. Members owning this album4. 1. (It's All da-Da-Down to) Goodnight Vienna. 4. Husbands and Wives.
STARR, Ringo - Snookeroo - 0:00. Album: Photograph: The Very Best of Ringo Starr, 2007. Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, specifically with Ringo Starr in mind, this song appeared on Ringo's 1974 album "Goodnight Vienna". Elton himself played piano for Ringo's recording - it's him we hear counting off the song at the beginning! Guitar was played by Robbie Robertson (of The Band) and bass was provided by the great Klaus Voorman
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Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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R6004 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single) | Apple Records | R6004 | UK | 1975 |
5C 006-05821, 5C 006-05 821 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single) | Apple Records, Apple Records | 5C 006-05821, 5C 006-05 821 | Netherlands | 1975 |
1 J 006-05821 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single) | Apple Records | 1 J 006-05821 | Spain | 1975 |
8E 006 05821 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single) | Apple Records | 8E 006 05821 | Portugal | 1975 |
NZP 3499 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single) | Apple Records | NZP 3499 | New Zealand | 1975 |
EAR-10712 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single) | Apple Records | EAR-10712 | Japan | 1975 |
R6004 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single) | Apple Records | R6004 | UK | 1975 |
4 C 006-05821 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single) | Apple Records | 4 C 006-05821 | Belgium | 1975 |
1C 006-05 821, 1 C006-05 821 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single) | Apple Records, EMI Electrola, Apple Records | 1C 006-05 821, 1 C006-05 821 | Germany | 1975 |
A-10711 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single) | Apple Records | A-10711 | Australia | 1975 |
R 6004 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single, Promo) | Apple Records | R 6004 | UK | 1975 |
5E 006-05821 | Ringo Starr | Snookeroo (7", Single) | Apple Records | 5E 006-05821 | Finland | Unknown |