Ramrod
Bruce Springsteen
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Hey Hey, little dolly with the blue jeans on I want to ramrod with you honey, 'til half-past dawn Let your hair down mama and pick up this beat Come on and meet me tonight down on Bluebird Street I've been working all week, I'm up to my neck in hock Come Saturday night I let my ramrod rock She's a hot stepping hemi with a four on the floor She's a roadrunner engine in a thirty-two Ford Late at night when I'm dead on the line I swear I think of your pretty face when I let her unwind Well look over yonder see them city lights Yeah, come on little dolly 'n' go ramroddin' tonight Oh, well I said Come on, come on, come on little baby Come on, come on let's shake it tonight Come on, come on, come on little sugar Dance with your daddy and we'll go ramroddin' tonight Oh yeah, baby Hey, little dolly won't you say you will Meet me tonight up on top of the hill Well just a few miles cross the county line There's a cute little chapel nestled down in the pines Say you'll be mine little girl I'll put my foot to the floor Give me the word now sugar, we'll go ramroddin' forever more Oh, right Yeah Hey Let's go
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Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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10 facts about this song
Song Genre"Ramrod" is predominantly classified as a rock song, particularly falling under roots rock and heartland rock, genres that Springsteen is known for.
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AlbumThe song appears on Springsteen's 1980 double album, "The River," which is known for its blend of dark, brooding songs and upbeat, rock tracks.
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Recording History"Ramrod" was recorded in 1979 during Springsteen's sessions for “The River.” It was one of the earliest songs to be recorded for the album.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its lively, upbeat nature with elements of rockabilly. It features electric guitar, harmonica, heavy percussion, and Springsteen's loud, raspy vocals.
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Live Performance"Ramrod" has become a concert favorite in Springsteen's shows. During live performances, it often features extended guitar solos and Springsteen introduces band members during the song's instrumental break.
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LyricsThe lyrics are about a guy who wants to drive all night with his girl in his ramrod car, reflecting Springsteen's regular theme of cars and love.
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Song LengthThe song itself is approximately four minutes long, making it one of the shorter tracks on the double album "The River."
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Song WritingJust like the rest of the songs on the album "The River", "Ramrod" was written by Bruce Springsteen.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Ramrod" itself was not released as a single, "The River" album reached No. 1 on the Billboard album chart.
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Album InfluenceThe song, like others on "The River," helped establish Springsteen's reputation for producing raw, energetic rock 'n' roll that resonated with typical working-class life and emotions.
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