Old Time Rock and Roll
Bob Seger, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band
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Just take those old records off the shelf I'll sit and listen to 'em by myself Today's music ain't got the same soul I like that old time rock 'n' roll Don't try to take me to a disco You'll never even get me out on the floor In ten minutes I'll be late for the door I like that old time rock 'n' roll Ooh Still like that old time rock 'n' roll That kind of music just soothes the soul ooh I reminisce about the days of old With that old time rock 'n' roll Won't go to hear them play a tango I'd rather hear some blues or funky old soul There's only one sure way to get me to go Start playing old time rock 'n' roll Call me a relic, call me what you will Say I'm old-fashioned, say I'm over the hill Today's music ain't got the same soul I like that old time rock 'n' roll Still like that old time rock 'n' roll That kind of music just soothes the soul I reminisce about the days of old With that old time rock 'n' roll Still like that old time rock and roll That kind of music just soothes the soul I reminisce about the days of old With that old time rock 'n' roll With that old time rock 'n' roll With that old time rock 'n' roll Still like that old time rock 'n' roll.
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Written by: George Henry Jackson, Thomas Earl Jones III
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Release Year and Album"Old Time Rock and Roll" was released by Bob Seger in 1979 and is a track on his tenth studio album, “Stranger in Town”.
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SongwritersAlthough Bob Seger is often attributed as the sole creator, the song was actually co-written by George Jackson and Thomas E. Jones III.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1979.
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Timeless ClassicDespite its initial charting, "Old Time Rock and Roll” has since become one of Bob Seger's most enduring hits and a rock anthem, famous for its catchy chorus and easy-to-remember lyrics.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is probably best known for its appearance in the movie "Risky Business", where Tom Cruise famously lip-synchs and dances to it in his underwear.
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Song's ThemeThis hit is celebrated for its homage to the golden 50s era of rock and roll. The lyrics talk about the protagonist's preference for the ‘old time’ rock and roll over modern music.
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Induction into Hall of FameIn 2001, the song was ranked #2 on the “Songs of the Century” list and was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
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ControversyEven though Bob Seger helped to write the song, he was initially uncredited. This was later rectified, with current pressings of the album crediting Seger, Jackson, and Jones.
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Live PerformancesBob Seger often performs “Old Time Rock and Roll” as his encore during live performances, it's popular demand among fans earned it a spot in almost all his concerts' setlist.
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RIAA CertificationThe song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying over one million copies sold.
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Tribute PerformancesNumerous artists have covered "Old Time Rock and Roll", including country musicians Waylon Jennings and Dolly Parton, testifying to its enduring popularity across genres and generations.
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