Rock Steady
Bonnie Raitt
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You need a man that'll treat you like the woman you are Those little boys are just fooling around with your heart Whatcha gonna do now that you're all alone? You need a rock not a rollin' sone Yeah so when I'm bored it just ain't enough You need a man made of stronger stuff Get ready Rock steady all night long Rock steady till the light of dawn Slow and easy tried and true Rock steady Just me and you You need somebody who will help you with your heavy load Well I've been there baby Lord give me a rock and roll Well I can bend but I won't break cause you ain't got what I can take So when you're tired of those little girls you want a woman that'll rock your world Get ready Rock steady all night long Rock steady till the light of dawn Slow and easy tried and true Rock steady Just me and you Amateurs are clearly tought They can't give you what you really want When all the other have been untrue I'll give you something you can hold on to Rock steady all night long Rock steady till the light of dawn Slow and easy tried and true Rock steady Just me and you
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Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, GRETCHEN PETERS
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundBonnie Raitt is a well-known American blues singer and slide guitar player. She has won 10 Grammy Awards during her career.
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Song Released"Rock Steady" is a single that was released in 1995, featuring singer Bryan Adams.
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Album NameThe song appears on Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy-winning album, "Road Tested."
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Song CollaborationThe song was written and produced by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. It is one of a few songs on the album that Bonnie Raitt did not write herself.
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Song Genre"Rock Steady" falls under the genre of rock music; more specifically, blues-rock and soft rock.
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Live PerformanceOn Raitt’s "Road Tested" album, "Rock Steady" is part of a live recording performed in front of an audience.
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Bryan Adams Vocals"Rock Steady" features a vocal collaboration with Bryan Adams, making it one of Raitt's popular duets.
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Album SuccessThe "Road Tested" album peaked at number 67 on the Billboard 200, reflecting its success at the time of its release.
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Grammy AwardThe "Road Tested" album, which features "Rock Steady," was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards in 1997.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Rock Steady" discuss a romantic relationship and express certainty or solidity within that relationship, fitting the title of the song.
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