Rockaria!
Electric Light Orchestra
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Just got back from the downtown Palais Where the music was so sweet It knocked me right back in the alley I'm ready, yea, yea, yea, I'm ready Wo, wo, wo, I'm ready And I'm really gonna rock tonight Sweet little lady sings like a songbird And she sings the opera like you ain't never heard But she ain't ready No, no, no, she ain't ready No, no, no, she ain't ready And she ain't gonna rock & roll [Chorus:] She's sweet on Wagner I think she'd die for Beethoven She loves the way Puccini lays down a tune And Verdi's always creeping from her room Come on I'll show you how to sing the blues Now baby, come on over you got nothin' to lose Are you ready, hey, hey, hey are you ready Ooh, ooh, ooh, are you ready I want to show you how to rock and roll. Now listen here baby she, said to me Just, meet me at the opera house at a quarter to three 'cause I'm ready, yea, yea, yea, I'm ready Woo, hoo, hoo, I'm ready I'm gonna show you how to sing the blues [Chorus:] Far, far away the music is playing. Well we were reelin' and a rockin' all through the night Yea we were rockin' at the opera house until the break of light And the orchestra were playin' all chuck berry's greatest tunes And the singers in the chorus all got off on singing blues And as the night grew older everybody was as one The people on the streets came runnin' in to join in song Just to hear the opera singer singin' rock & roll so pure I thought I saw the mayor there but I wasn't really sure But it's alright
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Rockaria!" is a song by the British rock band, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It was released as a single in 1977 from their studio album, "A New World Record".
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Genre InfluenceThe song blends elements of rock and opera, a unique mix that showcases ELO's fusion of different music styles.
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Chart Success"Rockaria!" was a major hit for ELO, reaching number 9 in the UK Singles Chart and also charting in the United States, Australia, and across Europe.
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Influence of Classical MusicJust like many of ELO's songs, "Rockaria!" has strong classical music influences. The opening of the song is directly inspired by the aria, "Lucia di Lammermoor" by Gaetano Donizetti.
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Unique Recording IncidentAn operatic lead-in by ELO's additional singer Mary Thomas was accidentally recorded with her giggling after making an error. The band thought it was funny and left it in the final recording.
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Multi-Faceted MusicThe song adeptly combines elements of rock 'n' roll, opera, and classical music. This fusion is characteristic of ELO's style, which aims to create a 'whole new kind of music'.
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Music CompositionThe song features a distinctive piano riff, as well as a string section and choir, giving it a rich, layered sound.
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Live Performances"Rockaria!" is a staple in ELO's live performances, showcasing their musical diversity and sophisticated arrangements.
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Lyrics InspirationThe song tells the story of an opera singer who only loves rock 'n' roll. The lyrics reflect the band's own tendency to blend these two music genres.
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Greatest Hits InclusionDue to its popularity, "Rockaria!" has been included in several of ELO's greatest hits and compilation albums.
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