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Grimsby
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Grimsby was released on June 24, 1974 by EMI as a part of the album Caribou (Bonus Track Version)
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Release DateJune 24, 1974
LabelEMI
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM134

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Elton John
Elton John
Piano
Dee Murray
Dee Murray
Bass Guitar
Davey Johnstone
Davey Johnstone
Background Vocals
Nigel Olsson
Nigel Olsson
Drums
Ray Cooper
Ray Cooper
Tambourine
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Elton John
Elton John
Songwriter
Bernie Taupin
Bernie Taupin
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Peter Kelsey
Peter Kelsey
Assistant Recording Engineer
Gus Dudgeon
Gus Dudgeon
Producer
Clive Franks
Clive Franks
Engineer
Dave Hentschel
Dave Hentschel
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
As I lay dreaming in my bed
Across the great divide
I thought I heard the trawler boats
Returning on the tide
And in this vision of my home
The shingle beach did ring
I saw the lights along the pier
That made my senses sing
[Chorus]
Oh, oh, Grimsby, a thousand delights
Couldn't match the sweet sights
Of my Grimsby
Oh, England, you're fair
But there's none to compare
With my Grimsby
[Refrain]
Through nights of mad youth
I have loved every sluice in your harbor
And in your wild sands from boyhood to man
Strangers have found themselves fathers
[Verse 2]
Take me back, you rustic town
I miss your magic charm
Just to smell your candy floss
Or drink in the Skinners Arms
Drink in the Skinners Arms
No Cordon Bleu can match the beauty
Of your pies and peas
I want to ride your fairground
Take air along the quay
[Chorus]
Oh, Grimsby, a thousand delights
Couldn't match the sweet sights
Of my Grimsby
Oh, England, you're fair
But there's none to compare
With my Grimsby
[Refrain]
Through nights of mad youth
I have loved every sluice in your harbor
And in your wild sands from boyhood to man
Strangers have found themselves fathers
[Chorus]
Grimsby, a thousand delights
Couldn't match the sweet sights
Of my Grimsby
Oh, England, you're fair
But there's none to compare
With my Grimsby
[Chorus]
Grimsby, a thousand delights
Couldn't match the sweet sights
Of my Grimsby
Oh, England, you're fair
But there's none to compare
With my Grimsby
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
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