Rockin' Roll Baby
The Stylistics
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Tootsie roll soul and doodle-white shoes Papa's sure proud of his little bitty rockin' roll baby Singin' at the age of two He can hardly talk but he sure knows how to sing the blues Little Joe never sings out of tune Always in key, he's a soulful little rockin' roll baby Papa loves the way you do Never heard a boy sing the way my little Joey do He was born in a theater in Bluefield, West Virginia His ma and I were travelin' on the road I worked hard all that summer as a fill-in for the drummer One-night stands weren't easy for little Joe Bought a new house in Beverly hills Papa made it big and he did it for his rockin' roll baby A little bit of rhythm and blues Got a funky walk in his little orthopedic shoes He was born in a theater in Bluefield, West Virginia His ma and I were travelin' on the road I worked hard all that summer as a fill-in for the drummer One-night stands weren't easy for little Joe
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Written by: LINDA CREED, LINDA DIANE CREED, THOM BELL, THOMAS RANDOLPH BELL
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Rockin' Roll Baby" is a song by The Stylistics that was released in the year 1973.
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Album DetailThe song is the title track from their third studio album which is also titled "Rockin' Roll Baby."
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Top Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Quality RecognitionThis song wasn't just popular among fans; it also received critical acclaim. "Rockin' Roll Baby" scored a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1974.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed. This pair was responsible for many of The Stylistics' biggest hits.
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Music Genre"Rockin' Roll Baby" belongs to the soul, R&B, and Philly Soul genres.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by the legendary Thom Bell, who was also one of the main contributors to the development of the "Philly Soul" sound.
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Storytelling ElementThe song is known for its uniquely nostalgic and storytelling lyrics, telling a fun and relatable story of a young singer starting his musical journey.
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Band FormationThe Stylistics were formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1968, and they were one of the best-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s.
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LegacyDespite being over 40 years old, "Rockin' Roll Baby" continues to be appreciated by fans of soul and R&B music, and The Stylistics' influence remains in the music industry.
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