Let It Rock
Chuck Berry
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In the heat of the day down in Mobile Alabama Working on the railroad with the steel driving hammer I gotta get some money to buy some brand new shoes Tryin' to find somebody to take away these blues "She don't love me" hear them singing in the sun Payday's coming and my work is all done Well, in the evening when the sun is sinking low All day I been waiting for the whistle to blow Sitting in a tee pee built right on the tracks Rolling them bones until the foreman comes back Pick up you belongings boys and scatter about We've got an off-schedule train comin' two miles out Everybody's scrambling, running around Picking up their money, tearing the tee pee down Foreman wants to panic, 'bout to go insane Trying to get the workers out the way of the train Engineer blows the whistle loud and long Can't stop the train, have to let it roll on
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Written by: STEPHEN ANDREW HARRIS, DAVID M LIZMI, KENNETH VICTOR MONTGOMERY, BENJAMIN H PAPE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Let It Rock" was released in 1960, making it one of Berry's earlier hits.
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Album DetailsThe song features on the album "Rockin' at the Hops."
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SongwriterChuck Berry wrote the song himself, emphasizing his talent not just as a singer, but also as a songwriter.
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Genre Characteristics"Let It Rock" exemplifies Berry's signature rock and roll sound, and showcases his pioneering guitar style.
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Musical CompositionThe song is noted for its fast tempo and Berry's innovative guitar riffs.
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InspirationBerry's song was inspired by the American railroad culture, with lyrics about a man working on the railway.
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Influence"Let It Rock" has often been covered by other notable rock artists, such as Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones, demonstrating its influence on the genre.
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LegacyAlthough not as widely recognized as Berry's hits "Johnny B. Goode" or "Maybellene," "Let It Rock" is considered a classic and an important part of Berry's discography.
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Music ChartsWhile the song did not reach the top of the charts, it remains a fan favorite.
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PerformanceBerry often played "Let It Rock" at his live shows, adding improvised guitar solos to delight his audiences.
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