The King of Rock 'N' Roll
Prefab Sprout
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All my lazy teenage boasts are now high precision ghosts And they're coming round the track to haunt me. When she looks at me and laughs I remind her of the facts I'm the king of rock 'n' roll completely Up from suede shoes to my baby blues Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque The dream helps you forget you ain't never danced a step You were never fleet of foot, hippy. All the pathos you can keep for the children in the street For the vision I have had is sweeping New broom, this room, sweep it clean Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque High kickin' dandy, fine figure fine cut a fine figure fine oh yeah ; Long legged candy, fine figure fine cut a fine figure fine oh yeah ; Now my rhythm ain't so hot, but it's the only friend I've got I'm the king of rock 'n' roll completely All the pretty birds have flown now I'm dancing on my own I'm the king of rock 'n' roll completely Up from, suede shoes to my baby blues Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque High kickin' dandy, fine figure fine cut a fine figure fine oh yeah ; Long legged candy, fine figure fine cut a fine figure fine oh yeah ; Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque
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Written by: Paddy McAloon
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16 facts about this song
Time of Release"The King of Rock 'n' Roll" was released as a single by Prefab Sprout in April 1988.
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Album InfoIt is the third single from their second studio album "From Langley Park to Memphis."
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Highest RankingIt became the band's biggest hit when it reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song's ConceptWritten by the band's lead singer, Paddy McAloon, the song is about a washed-up singer who is forced to perform his biggest hit, a silly novelty song, over and over again.
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Music VideoThe song's music video features the band performing at a children's birthday party.
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Original draftAlthough the song was a hit, McAloon has said it was originally intended as a joke and was not meant to be taken seriously.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, the band almost never performs this song live.
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Writing InspirationThe song was inspired by a conversation McAloon had with a music industry professional who was once part of a band that only had one hit.
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Song's LengthThe original recording of the song lasts for exact four minutes and thirty-three seconds.
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LP TrackIt is the third track on the "From Langley Park to Memphis" album.
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Record LabelThe song was released by the label 'Kitchenware Records.'
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Ongoing PopularityOver time, it has become one of Prefab Sprout's most recognizable songs and continues to be played regularly by radio stations in the UK.
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Lyrics CompositionThe lyrics are a commentary on subtle tragedy of ageing musicians being confined to their youthful glory years.
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Signature StyleThe song is reflective of Prefab Sprout's signature writing style, storytelling through clever and often meta-layered lyrics.
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In-Album favoriteIt is often discussed as a fan favorite from the album, despite Paddy McAloon's own mixed feelings about the song being taken out of context.
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Cover ArtThe single cover features a painting of a dalmatian. It is believed to be created by Peter Barrett, the brother of a band member.
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