Rockers Rollin'

Status Quo

About Rockers Rollin'

"Rockers Rollin'" / "Hold You Back" is a double A side single released by the British Rock band Status Quo in 1977. It was only released in certain countries.


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T-t-t-take us along
On a myst'ry train that's going nowhere.
Take us along
On a myst'ry train that's going nowhere.
Just let us ride
We don't want to be tied

Had enough of peeping and hiding.
Rolling away
'Cause this is our day
And everybody feeling alright.

We want to run
On the nine forty one till we're there.
We want to run
On the nine forty one till we're there.
Taking our time
Only trucking the line

Everybody knows where we're going.
Rolling away
'Cause this is our day
And everybody feeling alright.

Just let us ride
We don't want to be tied

Rolling our way back home.
Taking our time
(We're) only trucking a line

Rolling our way back home.
We're rockers rollin' yeh
We're rockers rollin' yehw
We're rockers rollin' yeh
We're rockers rollin'.

N-n-n-nowhere to stay
At the end of the day but you're movin'.
Nowhere to stay
At the end of the day keep on movin'.
Nowhere to sleep
And I'm out on my feet
Had enopugh of peeping and hiding.
Oh
What a day
What I'm tryin' to say
Is ev'rybody feeling alright.

Just let us ride
...
As this soft caressing word I

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Status Quo

Status Quo, also colloquially known as The Quo or just Quo, are an English rock band whose music is characterized by their distinctive brand of boogie rock. more »

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Written by: JACKIE LYNTON, RICK PARFITT

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7 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Rockers Rollin'" is a song by English rock band Status Quo. - It was written by band members Alan Charles Lancaster and Richard John Parfitt.
Album Attributions
"Rockers Rollin'" is the opening track of their 1977 album "Rockin' All Over The World". - This album marked a change in the band's sound, going from their earlier, heavier rock to more melodic compositions.
Performance Index
While not released as a single, "Rockers Rollin'" received extensive airplay in concerts. - Despite not being a popularized song like "Whatever You Want" or "Rockin' All Over The World", it became a favorite among hardcore fans of the band.
Song Theme
"Rockers Rollin'" is a classic rock song with a hard-edged sound. - The theme of the song is consistent with the band's image and portrays the essence of living a "rock and roll" life.
Band Members Content
Alan Charles Lancaster, one of the songwriters, was one of the original band members of Status Quo. - Richard John Parfitt, the co-writer, is regarded as one of the influential figures for the band's success. His particular treatment of the rhythm guitar contributed greatly to the band's unique sound.
Historical Impressions
Between 1977 and 1978, Status Quo was at the peak of its popularity. They were also achieving international fame, which made the album "Rockin' All Over The World" and its songs widely recognized. - Despite being over four decades old, "Rockers Rollin'" continues to be enjoyed by fans of classic rock. The song and its album significantly contributed to Status Quo's enduring popularity.
Unique Fact
"Rockers Rollin'" begins with a distinctive guitar lick, a classic trademark of Status Quo's songs. This guitar-driven sound was a prominent feature of the band's music at the time and helped define their style.

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