Rock with You

Michael Jackson

About Rock with You

"Rock with You" is a song recorded by American singer Michael Jackson. It was written by Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones. It was first offered to Karen Carpenter, while she was working on her first solo album, but she turned it down. It was released on November 3, 1979, by Epic Records as the second single from Jackson's fifth solo studio album Off the Wall (1979). It was also the third number-one hit of the 1980s, a decade whose pop singles chart would soon be dominated by Jackson. It reached number one on both the US Billboard pop, becoming Jackson's third #1 single and it also reach the top spot on R&B charts. On the former, "Rock with You" spent four consecutive weeks at number one starting January 19, 1980. According to Billboard, the song was the fourth biggest single of 1980. It is also considered one of the last hits of the disco era. It was re-released as a single on February 27, 2006, as part of the Visionary: The Video Singles box set. 


Year:
1979
3:40
104 
#1

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Girl, close your eyes
Let that rhythm get into you
Don't try to fight it
There ain't nothing that you can do
Relax your mind
Lay back and groove with mine
You gotta feel that heat
And we can ride the boogie
Share that beat of love

I want to rock with you (all night)
Dance you into day (sunlight)
I want to rock with you (all night)
Rock the night away

Out on the floor
There ain't nobody there but us
Girl when you dance
There's a magic that must be love
Just take it slow
'Cause we got so far to go
You gotta feel that heat
And we can ride the boogie
Share that beat of love

I want to rock with you (all night)
Dance you into day (sunlight)
I want to rock with you (all night)
Rock the night away

And when the groove is dead and gone (yeah)
You know that love survives
So we can rock forever, on

I want to rock with you
I want to groove with you

I want to rock (all night) with you girl (sunlight)
Rock with you, rock with you girl (yeah) (all night)
Dance the night away

I want to rock with you (yeah) (all night)
Rock you into day (sunlight)
I want to rock with you (all night)
Rock the night away

Feel the heat feel the heat
Rock you into day (sunlight)
I want to rock-rock the night away.

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Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist also he is the most famous recording artist worldwide, entertainer and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, King of Pop, Rock and Soul, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. He has donated a total of 500 Million dollars to charities and has sold… more »

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Written by: Rodney Lynn Temperton

Lyrics © Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album & Release Year
"Rock with You" by Michael Jackson was released in 1979. It's one of the songs in Michael Jackson's fifth studio album, "Off The Wall."
Song Production
The song was produced by Quincy Jones, a renowned music producer responsible for the production of some of Jackson's best hits.
Chart Performance
"Rock with You" was a blockbuster hit. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B charts.
Song Writer
Rodney Temperton, a British songwriter known for his work with the band Heatwave, wrote "Rock with You."
Award Nominations
Although the song did not win any awards, it was nominated for an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single in 1981.
Music Video
The music video for "Rock with You" is iconic, featuring Michael Jackson in a rhinestone suit and glowing background.
Performance Style
This song is seen as a brilliant example of Jackson's ability to fuse pop with funk and disco, helping him appeal to a cross-genre audience.
Song Influence
"Rock with You" helped cement Michael Jackson's position as a leading force in the music industry and made him a dominant figure in the 1980s pop scene.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered the song, demonstrating its lasting impact, including Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo.
Disco Era
"Rock with You" is often considered one of the last hits of the disco era, as the '80s saw a shift towards new wave and synthpop music styles.

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