Golden Age of Rock 'N' Roll
Mott the Hoople
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Everybody hazy shell-shocked and crazy Screaming for the face at the window Jeans for the genies dresses for the dreamies Fighting for a place in the front row Oh oh oh good for your body it's good for your soul Oh oh let's go it's the golden age of rock and roll Well you get a little buzz send for the fuzz Guitars gettin' higher and higher The dude in the paint thinks he's gonna faint Stoke more coke on the fire Oh oh oh gotta stay young you can never grow old Oh oh the golden age of rock and roll The golden age of rock and roll will never die As long as the children feel the need to laugh and cry Don't wanna wreck, just recreation Don't wanna fight but if you turn us down We're gonna turn you 'round Don't mess with the sound The show's gotta move everybody groove There ain't no trouble on the streets now So if the going gets rough don't you blame us Oh oh oh gotta stay young you can never grow old Oh oh the golden age of rock and roll
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Written by: IAN HUNTER
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Golden Age of Rock 'N' Roll" is performed by Mott the Hoople, an English rock band formed in 1969. They were known for their strong R&B roots and rebellious, theatrical pressure, with a notable influence from David Bowie.
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Album SignificanceThe track appears on the band's seventh studio album, "The Hoople," released in 1974. The album is notable as the last to feature all of the original band members.
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Lyrics ContentThe song is a nostalgic tribute to the rock 'n' roll genre, referring to the 'golden age' of music, indicating the years 1955–1963 when rock ‘n’ roll was first popular.
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Chart SuccessWhile not a massive hit, the "Golden Age of Rock 'N' Roll" managed a respectable position on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No.16.
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Song CompositionThe song begins with an a capella intro, a recording technique wherein a song is sung without instrumental accompaniment.
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Song LengthThe track has a running time of 3 minutes 26 seconds. Interestingly, the first 22 seconds feature choral styled, phase shifted a cappella vocals fore-fronting guitars and wide panned drums.
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Iconic LinesOne of its most famous lines, 'The golden age of rock n roll will never die, as long as the people need to cry,' has been quoted by music lovers and scholars alike for its profound meaning and resonance.
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Band LineupFor "The Hoople" album, the band consisted of Ian Hunter, Ariel Bender, Pete Overend Watts, Dale Griffin, and Morgan Fisher.
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Group DisbandmentThe year 1974, when the track was released, was also the year when frontman Ian Hunter was diagnosed with physical exhaustion, leading to a chain of events that resulted in the disbandment of the group.
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Post-Release LegacyToday, "Golden Age of Rock 'N' Roll" is considered a classic track from the band, often featuring on compilations and best-of collections.
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