Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)

Freddie Jackson

About Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)

"Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" is the debut single for Harlem-born R&B/soul singer Freddie Jackson. Taken from the namesake debut title album, Rock Me Tonight, the popular ballad was written and produced by Paul Laurence. It was the top-selling R&B single for 1985 and was Jackson's first of ten entries to hit the number-one spot on the R&B chart. "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" was number one for six weeks on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and reached number 18 on the Hot 100 singles chart. It also reached number 18 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1986. 


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Oh, ho, ah, 
Come on and rock me, ooh, girl
Oh, ooh, oh, ooh, ooh, oh, 
Come on and rock me, ooh, girl

Hey, girl, long time no see
Do you have a little time to spend with me
I want to know what's been going on
In your life, huh, talk to me, baby

Your hair, perfume you wear
Brings back memories, oh, of you and me
You look so fine, you blow my mind
All over again, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, 

So much has happened in my life
Since we partied
What about you
Now I've got myself together
And I know just what I want
And right now I know that it's you, you

Rock me tonight for old times sake
Would you, baby, hey
Roll with me tonight for old times sake
Ooh, ooh, ooh, oh, oh, 

Ooh, girl, I'm gonna love you real good
Come on let me do it now, you know I could
I really miss the way you squeeze and moan
And call out my name, woo, woo, woo, you can call me, baby

I remember you love to take your time
To get in the mood, ooh, ooh, ooh, yes, you can call me, baby

I remember you love to take your time
To get in the mood, ooh, ooh, ooh, yes, you do, yeah
But once you're in the mood
You like to go shake to the groove, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, yes, you do, girl

It's been so long since we've had
A night together
I miss you
When I get through lovin' you, girl
Fire and desire
Will burn in you forever more, more

Rock me tonight for old times sake
Would you, baby, hey
Roll with me tonight for old times sake
Woo, woo, would you, would you, would you

Rock me tonight for old times sake
Sweet, baby, yeah
Roll with me tonight for old times sake
Oh, girl, come on and rock

So much has happened in my life
Since we partied
What about you
Oh, now I've got myself together
And I know just what I want
And right now, girl, it's you, you

Rock me tonight for old times sake (Sake)
Won't you, baby, hey
Roll, roll with me tonight for old times sake
Feels so good, feels so right

Would you rock with me tonight for old times sake
Sweet baby, yeah
Would you come and roll with me tonight for old times sake
Oh, girl

Come on and rock me
Come on and roll with me, baby
Come on and rock me
Roll with me

I want to feel you next to me
I want you to do the things that we used to do together
Come on let's make it right

I want to feel you rock with a lot of lovin'
The way I used to do, girl
Do you remember

I want to rock and roll with you, baby
Come on, hey
I'm gonna rock and roll and hold and squeeze ya
Sweet thing, yeah"

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Freddie Jackson

Frederick Anthony "Freddie" Jackson (born on October 2, 1956) is an American soul singer. He was an important figure in R&B during the 1980s and early 1990s.[citation needed] Among his well-known hits are "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", "Jam Tonight", "Do Me Again," and "You Are My Lady". more »

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Written by: PAUL LAURENCE JONES

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group

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12 facts about this song

Date and Recording Label
"Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" is a song by Freddie Jackson, which was released in April 1985 under the record label Capitol Records.
Genre
This song falls under the Genre of R&B/Soul and is recognized for its smooth, romantic style and impassioned vocals.
Significance
It was Freddie Jackson's debut single and taken from his debut album "Rock Me Tonight."
Billboard Ranking
The song was a massive success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart for six weeks and peaking at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Top R&B Song
This song was the top R&B song of 1985, according to Billboard year-end charts.
Concert Favorite
Even today, "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" remains a must-play in Freddie Jackson's concerts leading to an enthusiastic response from fans.
Grammy Nomination
Freddie Jackson’s album from which the song was released ('Rock Me Tonight') was also nominated for a Grammy award in the category of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Early Career Breakthrough
This hit song essentially catapulted Freddie’s career, establishing him as one of the key artists during the 80's R&B music era.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by the renowned songwriter, producer, and recording artist Paul Laurence.
Cover Versions
Despite its popularity, the song has not been often covered by other artists, preserving its unique identity with Freddie Jackson.
Sensual Lyrics
The song is known for its sensual lyrics that induced a more sophisticated and adult-oriented theme to R&B music during the mid-80s.
Radio popularity
"Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)" has remained a favorite on Quiet Storm and other Urban Adult Contemporary radio formats.

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