Rock Steady
Aretha Franklin
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Rock steady, baby That's what I feel now Just call the song exactly what it is Just move your hips with a feeling from side to side Sit yourself down in your car and take a ride While you're moving, rock steady Rock steady, baby Let's call this song exactly what it is What it is, what it is, what it is) It's a funky and lowdown feeling (what it is) In the hips from left to right (what it is) (What it is) what it is I might be doin' (What it is) this funky dance all night (Put your hands up in the air) (Got a feelin' you ain't got a care) (You gotta take this burn)? That tear we all inside)? Rock steady, rock steady baby Rock steady, rock steady baby Jump and move your hips with a feeling from side to side Sit yourself down in your car and take a ride While you're moving, rock steady Rock steady Let's call this song exactly what it is (What it is, what it is, what it is) It's a funky and lowdown feeling (what it is) In the hips from left to right (what it is) What it is is I might be doin' (what it is) This funky dance all night, ah (Put your hands up in the air) (Got a feelin' you ain't got a care) You gotta take this burn)? (That tear we all inside)? Rock steady baby, rock steady, woo Rock steady Rock steady, rock steady (what it is) It's a funky and lowdown feeling (what it is) In the hips from left to right (what it is) What it is is I might be doin' This funky dance all night, ah (Put your hands up in the air) (Got a feelin' you ain't got a care) (You gotta take this burn)? (That tear we all inside)? Rock steady, steady baby, rock, rock steady, baby Baby (what it is), baby, baby (what it is) baby
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Rock Steady" by Aretha Franklin was released in 1971, and it comes as one of the singles from her album "Young, Gifted and Black."
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Song DetailsAretha Franklin herself composed and produced "Rock Steady," showcasing her talent far beyond just singing.
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Billboard PerformanceThe song made an exceptional performance on music charts, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart.
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Genre"Rock Steady" is a blend of soul and funk genres, a trend that was popular in the 1970s.
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InstrumentalsThe song features an upbeat, funky groove powered by The Memphis Horns and an amazing band crew.
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Backup VocalsCissy Houston, mother of the late Whitney Houston, is one of the backup singers for this song.
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Cultural Impact"Rock Steady" has been sampled in several songs by other artists over the years, highlighting its influence.
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Song DurationThe duration of the "Rock Steady" song is approximately 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's popularity, Franklin rarely performed "Rock Steady" live at her concerts.
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Music VideoThough the song was released in an era where music videos were not a norm, "Rock Steady" does have a colorful video that adds a visual aspect to the funk and soul energy of the song.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered "Rock Steady," demonstrating its lasting impact. Notable versions include renditions by Prince, The Marvels, and Dawn Silva.
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ThemeLyrically, the song maintains a theme of dance and rhythm, encouraging listeners to feel the beat and move accordingly.
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