Rip It Up
Bill Haley, Little Richard
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Well, it's Saturday night and I just got paid, Fool about my money, don't try to save, My heart says go go, have a time, 'Cause it's Saturday night and I'm feelin' fine, [Chorus] I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up, I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up, I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight. Got me a date and I won't be late, Picked her up in my 88, Shag on down by the union hall, When the joint starts jumpin' I'll have a ball, I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up, I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up, I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight. 'Long about ten I'll be flying high, Walk on out unto the sky, But I don't care if I spend my dough, 'Cause tonight I'm gonna be one happy soul, I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up, I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up, I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight. Well, it's Saturday night and I just got paid, Fool about my money, don't try to save, My heart says go go, have a time, 'Cause it's Saturday night and I'm feelin' fine, I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up, I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up, I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight. 'Long about ten I'll be flying high, Walk on out unto the sky, But I don't care if I spend my dough, 'Cause tonight I'm gonna be one happy soul, I'm gonna rock it up, I'm gonna rip it up, I'm gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up, I'm gonna rock it up, and ball tonight.
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Written by: ROBERT BLACKWELL, JOHN MARASCALCO
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11 facts about this song
Bill Haley" - Original Release"Rip It Up" was originally recorded by Bill Haley and His Comets in 1956. It was covered by many artists eventually but Haley's version remains the most popular.
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Little Richard" - Successful CoverLittle Richard also recorded and released a rock-and-roll version of "Rip It Up" in the same year 1956. Richard's version also gained significant success.
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Lyrics and TempoThe song is written as a 12-bar blues song with lyrics about going out on the town and having a good time dancing to the beat of the music.
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Chart Performance - Little RichardLittle Richard's version of "Rip It Up" was a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number 17 on the pop chart.
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Album Release - Little RichardRichard's version of the song is also included on his debut album, titled "Here's Little Richard", which was released in 1957.
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Iconic Musical InfluenceThe song is an iconic example of rock 'n' roll with its upbeat tempo and danceable rhythms.
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Music Legacy"Rip It Up" has been covered by numerous artists including Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Chuck Berry, demonstrating its enduring influence in rock 'n' roll music.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has appeared in multiple films and television shows, reinforcing its iconic status in pop culture.
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Bill Haley" - Film FeatureHaley's version of "Rip It Up" was used in his second film, "Don't Knock the Rock", further popularizing the song.
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Inducted in Grammy Hall of FameIn 2019, Little Richard's "Rip It Up" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. This recognition showcases the significance of the song in the history of music.
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Posthumous Collaboration - Little RichardIn June 2020, a new version of "Rip It Up" was digitally released by Specialty Records, featuring unseen footage of Little Richard in the studio combined with new instrumentals performed by contemporary musicians.
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