The Bitch Is Back

Elton John

About The Bitch Is Back

"The Bitch Is Back" is a rock song by Elton John, written with his longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin. It was the second single released from his 1974 album Caribou, and reached number 1 in Canada (his sixth in that country), number 4 in the United States and number 15 in the United Kingdom. With lyrics parodying John's celebrity lifestyle, the song has been identified as one of his best hard rock cuts. In the U. S., it was certified Gold on 13 September 1995 by the Recording Industry Association of America.  


Year:
1976
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I was justified when I was five
Raisin' Cain
I spit in your eye
Times are changin'
Now the poor get fat
But the fever's gonna catch you
When the bitch gets back, oh, oh, oh

Eat meat on Friday
That's all right
Even like steak
On a Saturday night
I can bitch the best
At your social do's
I get high in the evening
Sniffing pots of glue, oh, oh, oh

I'm a bitch, I'm a bitch
Oh, the bitch is back
Stone cold sober as a matter of fact
I can bitch, I can bitch
Cause I'm better than you
It's the way that I move
The things that I do

I entertain by picking brains
Sell my soul
By dropping names
I don't like those!
My God, what's that!
Oh, it's full of nasty habits
When the bitch gets back

I'm a bitch, I'm a bitch
Oh, the bitch is back
Stone cold sober as a matter of fact
I can bitch, I can bitch
Cause I'm better than you
It's the way that I move
The things that I do

I'm a bitch, I'm a bitch
Oh, the bitch is back
Stone cold sober as a matter of fact
I can bitch, I can bitch
Cause I'm better than you
It's the way that I move
The things that I do

Bitch, bitch
The bitch is back

Bitch, bitch
The bitch is back

Bitch, bitch
The bitch is back

Bitch, bitch
The bitch is back

Alright, alright, oh bitch is back, oh yeah

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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"The Bitch Is Back" is a rock song by Elton John, featured on his 1974 album "Caribou". It was also released as a single in the same year.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and reached number 15 in the UK singles chart.
Song Title Origin
The song's title is said to come from a comment made by Bernie Taupin, Elton’s longtime lyricist, referring to Elton’s moody personality. When Elton was in one of his infamous bad moods, Bernie would say "the bitch is back".
Controversy & Censorship
Due to its explicit title, some radio stations were reluctant to play the song on the radio. It was often listed on the air as "The B Song".
Performance with Tina Turner
Elton John performed “The Bitch Is Back” as a duet with Tina Turner at the 1993 Grammy Awards.
Lyrics Writing
The lyrics are credited to Bernie Taupin, Elton's long-time writing partner. Although Taupin generally writes the lyrics first and gives them to John to set to music, with "The Bitch is Back," John asked Taupin to write words to fit a melody he already had in mind.
Song Theme
The song is known for its aggressive, rock’n’roll sound, and for the brashness of its lyrics which match the sassiness of its title.
Track List
"The Bitch Is Back" is the opening track on Elton John's "Caribou" album.
Pop Culture References
The song's title was used for Elton John's 2019 memoir.
Musical Influence
The song was arranged by Daryl Dragon, a.k.a. the Captain from Captain & Tennille, whose influence can be heard in the song's distinctive clavinet-bass keyboard riff.
Cinematic Appearance
"The Bitch Is Back" was used in the 2019 biopic "Rocketman", about Elton John's life and career. In the film, it is sung by multiple characters, symbolizing different stages of John's life.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several musicians, including Tina Turner and Miley Cyrus.

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