Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy

Bad Company

About Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy

"Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" is a song by British hard rock supergroup Bad Company. The track was released as the first single from the group's fifth studio album Desolation Angels. While not the band's highest charting single in America, it is their best selling, having been certified Gold by the RIAA. The song would peak at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1979, ultimately climbing to number 54 for the Billboard Year-End singles chart in that year. Written by vocalist Paul Rodgers, the song was inspired by a guitar synthesizer riff he had come up with. more »

Year:: 1979
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Bad Company

Bad Company is an English rock supergroup founded in 1973, consisting of two former Free band members—singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke—as well as Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs and King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell. Peter Grant, who, in years prior, was a key component of fellow British rock band Led Zeppelin's rise to fame, managed the band. Bad Company enjoyed great success throughout the 1970s. Many of their singles, such as "Bad Company", "Can't Get Enough", "Good Lovin' Gone Bad", and "Feel Like Makin' Love", retain popularity with rockers of both the past and present decades. To this day, their songs remain staples of classic rock radio. more »

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Rock

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Blues Rock, Vocal

14 facts about this song

Album Release "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" is a track from Bad Company's sixth studio album, "Desolation Angels".
Chart Performance The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA in 1979, becoming the band's highest-charting single in the country.
Initial Reception Despite its commercial success, the song initially received mixed reviews from music critics but later became one of the band's most popular tracks.
Song Theme The song is about the joy and euphoria associated with live music and the escape it provides from reality.
Concept Album The name of the album "Desolation Angels" was inspired by Jack Kerouac's novel of the same name.
Lead Singer The lead vocals for the song were performed by Paul Rodgers, who is also one of the band's founding members.
Songwriter Paul Rodgers is credited as the sole writer of "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy".
Song Length The length of the song is 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
Music Label The song was released under the Swan Song Label.
Composition Style The song is characterized by a strong, driving rhythm and catchy melody which is typical of the band's classic rock style.
Notable Cover In 2002, the song was covered by country music artist Collin Raye for his album, "Can't Back Down".
Legacy The song has been used in various films and TV shows over the years, helping to maintain its popularity.
Re-Release In 2015, Bad Company released a deluxe version of "Desolation Angels", featuring alternate takes and demos of several songs, including "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy".
Live Performances "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" remains a stable part of the band's live performances until today. It is often met with enthusiasm, showing its timeless appeal among the rock audience.

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