Rip It Up

Bill Haley, Little Richard

About Rip It Up

"Rip It Up" is a song written by Robert Blackwell and John Marascalco. It was first released by Little Richard in June 1956. Bill Haley and his Comets also released a recording of the song that year. The Little Richard version hit number one on the R&B Best Sellers chart for two weeks and peaked at number 17 on the pop chart. The Bill Haley and the Comets recording reached number 25 on the Billboard pop singles chart and number four in the UK. Bill Haley and the Comets also performed their version of the song in the 1956 film Don't Knock the Rock, in which Little Richard also appeared.  


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Well, it's Saturday night and I just got paid,
Fool about my money, don't try to save,
My heart says go go, have a time,
'Cause it's Saturday night and I'm feelin' fine,

[Chorus]
I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up,
I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up,
I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight.

Got me a date and I won't be late,
Picked her up in my 88,
Shag on down by the union hall,
When the joint starts jumpin' I'll have a ball,

I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up,
I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up,
I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight.

'Long about ten I'll be flying high,
Walk on out unto the sky,
But I don't care if I spend my dough,
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be one happy soul,

I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up,
I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up,
I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight.

Well, it's Saturday night and I just got paid,
Fool about my money, don't try to save,
My heart says go go, have a time,
'Cause it's Saturday night and I'm feelin' fine,

I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up,
I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up,
I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight.

'Long about ten I'll be flying high,
Walk on out unto the sky,
But I don't care if I spend my dough,
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be one happy soul,

I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up,
I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up,
I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight.

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Bill Haley

William John Clifton "Bill" Haley ( /ˈheɪliː/; July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981) was one of the first American rock and roll musicians. He is credited by many with first popularizing this form of music in the early 1950s with his group Bill Haley & His Comets (inspired by Halley's Comet) and million selling hits such as, "Rock Around the Clock", "See You Later Alligator", and "Shake Rattle and Roll". He has sold over 100 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: ROBERT BLACKWELL, JOHN MARASCALCO

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11 facts about this song

Bill Haley" - Original Release
"Rip It Up" was originally recorded by Bill Haley and His Comets in 1956. It was covered by many artists eventually but Haley's version remains the most popular.
Little Richard" - Successful Cover
Little Richard also recorded and released a rock-and-roll version of "Rip It Up" in the same year 1956. Richard's version also gained significant success.
Lyrics and Tempo
The song is written as a 12-bar blues song with lyrics about going out on the town and having a good time dancing to the beat of the music.
Chart Performance - Little Richard
Little Richard's version of "Rip It Up" was a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number 17 on the pop chart.
Album Release - Little Richard
Richard's version of the song is also included on his debut album, titled "Here's Little Richard", which was released in 1957.
Iconic Musical Influence
The song is an iconic example of rock 'n' roll with its upbeat tempo and danceable rhythms.
Music Legacy
"Rip It Up" has been covered by numerous artists including Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Chuck Berry, demonstrating its enduring influence in rock 'n' roll music.
Cultural Impact
The song has appeared in multiple films and television shows, reinforcing its iconic status in pop culture.
Bill Haley" - Film Feature
Haley's version of "Rip It Up" was used in his second film, "Don't Knock the Rock", further popularizing the song.
Inducted in Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2019, Little Richard's "Rip It Up" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. This recognition showcases the significance of the song in the history of music.
Posthumous Collaboration - Little Richard
In June 2020, a new version of "Rip It Up" was digitally released by Specialty Records, featuring unseen footage of Little Richard in the studio combined with new instrumentals performed by contemporary musicians.

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