Rock-A-Billy
Guy Mitchell
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[Chorus:] Rock-a-billy, rock-a-billy, rock-a-billy, rock Rock-a-billy, rock-a-billy, rock, rock, rock Rock-a-billy, rock-a-billy, rock-a-billy, rock Rock-a-billy, rock-a-billy, rock, rock Some people think it came from Tennessee Then spread on out to the lone prairie It's the hillbilly rock, feeddlee dee Turns me inside out Gimme some [Chorus] Hey, grab yourself a partner, lose the blues Wear your store-bought clothes and your stompin' shoes Better head for the hills, gonna blow my fuse Hooo, I'm gonna shout Gimme some [Chorus] Since rock-a-billy swang the do-si-do And the gee-tar man chased the old banjo Leave the hoe for the crow, holler "Go, oh man, go" Wiggle like a trout Gimme some [Chorus] From the moment I feel this crazy beat Ya gotta lose control or you're two left feet Give me mountain juice, turn me loose Leave me wave my arms about Gimme some [Chorus] Ya know what rock-a-billy's all about Ya know it's gonna make ya sing and shout Ya know you're gonna act like a crazy fool Who cares? It's cool Rock-a-billy, rock-a-billy, rock, rock
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Written by: EDDIE V. DEANE, WOODY HARRIS
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Rock-a-Billy" fits into the genre of 1950s pop and honky-tonk music with a hint of rock and roll, which was exceedingly popular during its release.
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Release DateThis track, written by Woody Harris and Eddie V. Deane, was released in April 1957.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a major hit, reaching number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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InfluenceThe name of the song, "Rock-a-Billy," is believed to have given birth to the term "rockabilly," which is now used to categorize a genre of music that blends rock and roll and country influences.
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MisinterpretationsContrary to what some people believe, "Rock-a-Billy" is not a rockabilly song, despite its name. It is more suitably classified under traditional pop music.
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Artist BackgroundGuy Mitchell was a well-known pop singer in the 1950s and 60s, known for blending traditional pop with country music elements.
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Legacy"Rock-a-Billy" continues to be one of Mitchell's iconic songs, thanks in part to its catchy tune and memorable name.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "Rock-a-Billy" provide a snapshot of the changing musical landscape during the 1950s, featuring a character who's a "rock and rollin' hillbilly," reflecting the emerging popularity of rock and roll music intertwined with a country backdrop.
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Cover VersionsAlthough no major artist has covered "Rock-a-Billy," it's been included on several compilation albums and continues to be played on radio stations that play 1950s music.
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Recognition"Rock-a-Billy" was the highest-charting hit for Guy Mitchell in the UK, symbolizing the artist's international appeal.
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Record LabelThe song was released on the Columbia Records label in the U.S., one of the most prominent record labels of the era with many top-charting artists to its name.
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