Episode Details
Back to Episodes
The Wild Story Behind “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting” [Highlight From Episode 353]
Published 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
Loud, fast, and built to start a riot — “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting” didn’t happen by accident. In this audio highlight, we dig into how Elton John and Bernie Taupin crafted one of the most explosive tracks on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road — from the song’s working-class roots to the energy that made it an instant crowd favorite. This insight comes from Andrea Grasso, co-author of Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – The Making of an Epic Album, featured on Booked On Rock.
Listen to Episode 352 - 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road': The Making Of An Epic
🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch
💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: BOOKEDONROCK
https://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDONROCK
----------
Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network
BookedOnRock.com
The Booked On Rock Store
The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel
Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:
BLUESKY
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
X
Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore
Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com
The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe
Listen to Episode 352 - 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road': The Making Of An Epic
🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch
💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: BOOKEDONROCK
https://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDONROCK
----------
Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network
BookedOnRock.com
The Booked On Rock Store
The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel
Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:
BLUESKY
TIKTOK
X
Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore
Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com
The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe