Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy

Paul Rodgers

About Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy

"Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" is a song by British hard rock supergroup Bad Company. The track was released as the first single from the group's fifth studio album Desolation Angels. While not the band's highest charting single in America, it is their best selling, having been certified Gold by the RIAA. The song would peak at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1979, ultimately climbing to number 54 for the Billboard Year-End singles chart in that year. Written by vocalist Paul Rodgers, the song was inspired by a guitar synthesizer riff he had come up with. more »

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Paul Rodgers

Paul Bernard Rodgers (born 17 December 1949, Middlesbrough) is an English rock singer-songwriter, best known for his success in the 1970s as a member of Free and Bad Company. After stints in two less successful bands in the 1980s and early 1990s, The Firm and The Law, he became a solo artist. He has recently toured and recorded with another 1970s band, Queen. Rodgers has been dubbed "The Voice" by his fans. A poll in Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 55 on its list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". more »

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Album Release "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" is a track from Bad Company's sixth studio album, "Desolation Angels".
Chart Performance The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA in 1979, becoming the band's highest-charting single in the country.
Initial Reception Despite its commercial success, the song initially received mixed reviews from music critics but later became one of the band's most popular tracks.
Song Theme The song is about the joy and euphoria associated with live music and the escape it provides from reality.
Concept Album The name of the album "Desolation Angels" was inspired by Jack Kerouac's novel of the same name.
Lead Singer The lead vocals for the song were performed by Paul Rodgers, who is also one of the band's founding members.
Songwriter Paul Rodgers is credited as the sole writer of "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy".
Song Length The length of the song is 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
Music Label The song was released under the Swan Song Label.
Composition Style The song is characterized by a strong, driving rhythm and catchy melody which is typical of the band's classic rock style.
Notable Cover In 2002, the song was covered by country music artist Collin Raye for his album, "Can't Back Down".
Legacy The song has been used in various films and TV shows over the years, helping to maintain its popularity.
Re-Release In 2015, Bad Company released a deluxe version of "Desolation Angels", featuring alternate takes and demos of several songs, including "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy".
Live Performances "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" remains a stable part of the band's live performances until today. It is often met with enthusiasm, showing its timeless appeal among the rock audience.

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