Good Times Roll

The Cars

About Good Times Roll

"Good Times Roll" is a song by American rock band the Cars released as the first track from their 1978 debut album The Cars. Written by Ric Ocasek as a sarcastic comment on rock's idea of good times, the song features layered harmonies courtesy of producer Roy Thomas Baker. "Good Times Roll" was released as the third single from the album in 1979, charting at number 41 in the United States. It has since received positive critical reception and has appeared on many of the Cars' compilation albums.  


Year:
1985
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Let the good times roll
Let them knock you around
Let the good times roll
Let them make you a clown

Let them leave you up in the air
Let them brush your rock and roll hair

Let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
Let the good times roll

Let the stories be told
They can say what they want
Let the photos be old
Let them show what they want

Let them leave you up in the air
Let them brush your rock and roll hair
Let the good times roll
Let the good times roll-oll
Won't you let the good times roll

Good times roll

If the illusion is real
Let them give you a ride
If they got thunder appeal
Let them be on your side

Let them leave you up in the air
Let them brush your rock and roll hair
Let the good times roll
Won't you let the good times roll-oll
Let the good times roll

Let the good times roll
Won't you let the good times roll
Well let the good times roll
Let 'em roll (good times roll)

Let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
Ooh let the good times roll
Let 'em roll (good times roll)

Let the good times roll
(Let the good times roll)
Let the good times roll
Good times roll
(Let the good times roll)
Let the good times roll
Let 'em roll

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The Cars

The Cars are an American rock band that emerged from the New Wave music scene in the late 1970s. The band originated in Boston, Massachusetts, with lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek, lead singer and bassist Benjamin Orr, guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes and drummer David Robinson. They were signed to Elektra Records by George Daly, then A&R head, in 1977. more »

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Written by: Ric Ocasek

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Good Times Roll" is a song by the American rock band, The Cars, which was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in the mid-1970s.
Song from Debut Album
The track is the opening song on their eponymous debut studio album 'The Cars' which was released in 1978.
Genre
The song fits seamlessly into the new wave and power pop genre, blending pop artiness with rocking sounds.
Song Duration
"Good Times Roll" has a runtime of 3 minutes and 44 seconds, a standard for most pop and rock songs of the era.
Lyrics and Production
Both the lyrics and the production of "Good Times Roll" were credited to the band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek.
Track Position
This song was the first track on the album, setting a precedent for the band's innovative and catchy sound.
Chart Performance
Although not released as a single, "Good Times Roll," along with the rest of the album, helped The Cars reach #18 on the Billboard 200 and remained on the chart for 139 weeks.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its clever lyrics, catchy tune, and innovative mixing of synth and guitar sounds, defining the band's signature style.
Influence and Legacy
The song has since been covered by numerous artists and made appearances in various pop culture elements such as movies, advertisements and television series due to its enduring popularity.
Album's Achievement
The Cars' debut album, which "Good Times Roll" is a part of, was such a hit that it was certified 6x platinum by the RIAA, indicating more than 6 million copies sold.

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