Rock 'N' Roll Is King
Electric Light Orchestra
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Listen everybody let me tell you 'bout the rock 'n' roll Feel that rhythm and it's really gonna thrill your soul She said come along with me, to a land of make believe She said rock 'n' roll is king She loves that rock 'n' roll and she plays it all night long That's all she ever tells me when i call her on the telephone She says feel that jumpin' beat, and git up on your feet She says rock 'n' roll is king [Chorus:] Oh let those guitars play Play for me play for me Oh let that song ring out That's how it's meant to be It rolls like a train that's comin' on down the track She rolled over Beethoven and she gave Tchaikovsky back She loves that drivin' beat, she goes dancin' on down the street She said rock 'n' roll is king [Chorus] When she comes around and I'm listenin' to the radio She says you can't do that 'cause all i want to do is rock 'n' roll Now here I'm gonna stay where that music starts to play She says rock 'n' roll is king
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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10 facts about this song
Release date and album"Rock 'N' Roll is King" by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) was released on June 6th, 1983, and is a part of their album "Secret Messages."
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Chart performanceThe song reached the top 20 in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 13. It also climbed to number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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GenreThe song is a synthesis of rock, pop, and classical music, a blend that ELO popularized throughout their career. Specifically, "Rock 'N' Roll is King" can also be described as rockabilly.
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Lead Vocals and Electric guitarThe lead vocals and electric guitar for this song were provided by Jeff Lynne, a key member of ELO.
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Music videoThe song's music video was directed by Mike Mansfield, featuring a teenager running after the band's tour bus to get a blue Fender Stratocaster signed by Jeff Lynne.
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Back to rootsThe song was seen as a return to roots by the band, who originally had drawn heavily from 50s rock and roll.
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Controversies Regarding AlbumThe album "Secret Messages" was controversial as it was originally conceived as a double album but was edited down by the band's record company, causing several songs, including the original version of "Rock 'n Roll is King," to be edited out.
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ReceptionDespite its chart success, the song has received mixed reviews, with some praising its catchy beat and energetic delivery, while others criticize it as less imaginative than some of ELO's other work.
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Live performanceThe song has been performed live by ELO during their 1983 Secret Messages tour.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by artists such as Status Quo and Orion the Hunter.
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