Rock & Roll Band
Boston
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Well, we were just another band out of Boston On the road and tryin' to make ends meet Playin' all the bars, sleepin' in our cars And we practiced right on out in the street No, we didn't have much money We barely made enough to survive But when we got up on stage and got ready to play, people came alive Rock and roll band, everybody's waitin' Getting' crazy, anticipatin' Love and music, play, play, play, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Dancin' in the streets of Hyannis We were getting pretty good at the game People stood in line and didn't seem to mind You know everybody knew our name Livin' on rock and roll music Never worried 'bout things we were missin' When we got up on stage and got ready to play everybody'd listen Rock and roll band, everybody's waitin' Getting' crazy, anticipatin' Love and music, play, play, play, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Playin' for week in Rhode Island A man came to the stage one night He smoked a big cigar, drove a Cadillac car And said boys, I think this band's outta sight Oh, sign a record company contract You know I've got great expectations When I hear you on the car radio you're gonna be a sensation Rock and roll band, everybody's waitin' Getting' crazy, anticipatin' Love and music, play, play, play, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
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Written by: Tom Scholz
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11 facts about this song
Creation"Rock & Roll Band" is a popular track from Boston's eponymous debut studio album, released in August 1976.
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SongwriterThe song was written and produced by Tom Scholz, the founder of the band Boston.
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Fictional NarrativeDespite its lyrics detailing the band's rise to fame, "Rock & Roll Band" is not a true story. Instead, it portrays a romanticized version of a rock and roll band's journey.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was not released as a single; nevertheless, it became one of the band's most played and recognized songs and it helped the album to achieve significant commercial success.
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Commercial AchievementThe "Boston" album has been certified 17x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as of 2019, making it one of the best-selling albums in the U.S.
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Tom Scholz's Multi-TalentNot only did Tom Scholz write and produce the song, but he also played almost all the instruments for the recording of "Rock & Roll Band".
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Studio RecordingContrary to the live performance image of the song, it was recorded in Scholz's basement studio.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was well-received by critics, as it is often noted for its driving rhythm guitar, soaring guitar solos, and strong harmonized vocals.
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Cultural Impact"Rock & Roll Band" remains a staple of classic rock radio stations and it is often used in movies, commercials, and television shows to symbolize the rock & roll lifestyle.
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Live PerformanceDespite the fictional narrative, the band often opened their concerts with this song due to its high-energy intro and popularity among fans.
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Thriving Band MembersAs of 2021, despite numerous lineup changes over the years, the band Boston still exists and continues to perform "Rock & Roll Band" at their live performances.
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