The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll
Mott the Hoople
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Everybody hazy shell-shocked and crazy Screaming for the face at the window Jeans for the genies dresses for the dreamies Fighting for a place in the front row Oh oh oh good for your body it's good for your soul Oh oh let's go it's the golden age of rock and roll Well you get a little buzz send for the fuzz Guitars gettin' higher and higher The dude in the paint thinks he's gonna faint Stoke more coke on the fire Oh oh oh gotta stay young you can never grow old Oh oh the golden age of rock and roll The golden age of rock and roll will never die As long as the children feel the need to laugh and cry Don't wanna wreck, just recreation Don't wanna fight but if you turn us down We're gonna turn you 'round Don't mess with the sound The show's gotta move everybody groove There ain't no trouble on the streets now So if the going gets rough don't you blame us Oh oh oh gotta stay young you can never grow old Oh oh the golden age of rock and roll
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Written by: IAN HUNTER
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14 facts about this song
Song Release"The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll" by Mott the Hoople was released in 1974.
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AlbumIt is a track from the band's album titled "The Hoople," which was their sixth studio album.
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Charts PerformanceThe song peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 96 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song celebrates the youthful and rebellious spirit of the early days of rock and roll music, referencing iconic figures such as "Elvis" and "Jerry Lee Lewis." It also mentions famous song titles like "Great Balls of Fire" and "Blue Suede Shoes."
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SongwriterThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Ian Hunter.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll" showcases the band performing in a theatre filled with fans.
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Original Band MembersAlongside Ian Hunter, the original lineup that performed the song included members Mick Ralphs, Verden Allen, Overend Watts, and Dale Griffin.
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Band StyleMott the Hoople was known for their blend of hard rock, glam rock, and protopunk. "The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll" is celebrated as one of their biggest glam rock anthems.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years. In particular, British rock band Def Leppard covered it on their 2006 "Yeah!" album, dedicated to classic rock hits.
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InfluenceThe song has been praised for capturing the energy and excitement of early rock and roll music, its influence can be felt in the oeuvre of various punk and glam rock bands that followed Mott the Hoople.
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Track Length"The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll" runs for 3 minutes and 26 seconds, following the typical song length of rock tunes during the era.
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Live PerformancesDespite the band's dissolution in 1974, they have reunited several times for live performances, often including "The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll" in their setlist.
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Song RecognitionThe song is often regarded as one of Mott the Hoople's defining tracks, and it is still regularly aired on classic rock radio stations today.
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Album Success"The Hoople," featuring "The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll," reached number 11 on the UK Album Chart and 28 on the US Billboard 200, making it one of the band's most successful releases.
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