Rocks

Primal Scream

About Rocks

"Rocks" is a song by British group Primal Scream, taken from their fourth album, Give Out But Don't Give Up. This song was the first indication of Primal Scream's change in musical style, when compared to their previous album, 1991's Screamadelica, which featured dance leanings. "Rocks" (and the whole Give Out But Don't Give Up album) features a more classic rock structure inspired by artists such as T. Rex, The Rolling Stones and The Faces. Faces singer Rod Stewart would later cover the song himself, including it on his 1998 album When We Were the New Boys. The intro is in a similar style to the drumbreak of Sly & The Family Stone's "Dance to the Music"."Rocks" was released as a single in 1994 and reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart, acting as a double A-side with another of the band's songs, "Funky Jam". Together they were the highest-charting Primal Scream single until "Country Girl" in 2006. In 2018 the song received a Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales and streams exceeding 200,000. 


Year:
2011
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Dealers keep dealin'
Thieves keep thievin'
Whores keep whorin'
Junkies keep scorin'
Trade is on the meat rack
Strip joints full of hunchbacks
Bitches keep bitchin'
Clap just keeps a-itchin'

Ain't no use in prayin'
That's the way it's stayin', baby
Johnny ain't so crazy
He's always got a line for the ladies
Yeah-yeah-yeah

Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Shake 'em, now-now, get 'em off downtown
Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Shake 'em now-now, get 'em off downtown

Creeps keep crawlin'
Drunks keep fallin'
Teasers keep teasin'
Holy joes are preachin'
Cops keep bustin'
Hustlers keep hustlin'
Death keeps a-knockin'
Souls are up for auction

Ain't no use in prayin'
That's the way it's stayin', baby
Johnny ain't so crazy
He's always got a line for the ladies
Yeah-yeah-yeah

Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Shake 'em, now-now, get 'em off downtown
Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Shake 'em now-now, get 'em off downtown, get down!

Ain't no use in prayin'
That's the way it's stayin', baby
Johnny ain't so crazy
He's always got a line for the ladies
(Yeah-yeah-yeah)

Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Shake 'em, now-now, get 'em off downtown
Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Shake 'em now-now, get 'em off downtown

Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Shake 'em, now-now, get 'em off downtown
Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Shake 'em now-now, get 'em off downtown

Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey
Get yer rocks off, get yer rocks off, honey

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Primal Scream

Primal Scream are a Scottish alternative rock band originally formed in 1982 in Glasgow by Bobby Gillespie (vocals) and Jim Beattie. The current lineup consists of Gillespie, Andrew Innes (guitar), Martin Duffy (keyboards), and Darrin Mooney (drums). Barrie Cadogan has toured and recorded with the band since 2006 as a replacement after the departure of guitarist Robert "Throb" Young. more »

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Written by: ROBERT YOUNG, BOBBY GILLESPIE, ANDREW INNES

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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Primal Scream's "Rocks" Song Facts
The song "Rocks" was released by the Scottish rock band Primal Scream. - It was released as a single from their fourth studio album, "Give Out But Don't Give Up", in 1994. - "Rocks" is considered the band's most commercially successful song, reaching number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. - Despite being a rock 'n roll track, the song evokes elements of soul, inspired by the music styles of the 1960s and 1970s. - The song's music video features the band performing amidst a wild party scene.
Rod Stewart's Song, Similar to "Rocks
While there isn't a song by Rod Stewart titled "Rocks", his song "Maggie May" has a similar classic rock sound. - "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart was a 1971 hit and one of his best-known songs. - It topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks and reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. - Notably, Rod Stewart's "Maggie May" was inspired by a real-life experience with an older woman. - Like "Rocks" by Primal Scream, "Maggie May" also has an enduring popularity and regularly features on classic rock radio stations.

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