Rock This Town
Stray Cats
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Well, My baby and me went out late Saturday night I had my hair piled high and my baby just looked so right Well, pick you up at ten, gotta have you home at two Mama don't know what I catched off of you But that's all right cause we're looking as cool as can be Well, we found a little place that really didn't lood half bad I had a whisky on the rocks And change of a dollar for the jukebox Well, I put the cold rock into that can But all they played was disco, man Come on, baby, baby, let's get out of here right away We're gonna rock this town Rock it inside out We're gonna rock this town Make'em scream and shout Let's rock, rock, rock, man, rock We're gonna rock till you pop We're gonna rock till you drop We're gonna rock this town Rock it inside out Well, we're having a ball just 'a bopping on the big dance floor Well, there's a real square cat, he looks a 1974 Well, he looked at me once, he looked at me twice Look at me again and there's gonna be fight We're gonna rock this town We're gonna rip this place apart We're gonna rock this town Rock it inside out We're gonna rock this town Make'em scream and shout Let's rock, rock, rock, man, rock We're gonna rock till you pop We're gonna rock till you drop We're gonna rock this town Rock this place apart
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Written by: BRIAN SETZER
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10 facts about this song
Band"Rock This Town" is a song by Stray Cats, a rockabilly band formed in 1979. The band consisted of Brian Setzer on vocals and lead guitar, Lee Rocker on double bass, and Slim Jim Phantom on drums.
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Release DateThe song was first released in the UK in 1980 on their self-titled debut album. However, it secured its worldwide fame when it was re-released in 1982 on the band's first American album, also titled "Stray Cats."
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Chart Success"Rock This Town" reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1981, and when re-released in the US, peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1982.
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Genre and StyleStray Cats are known for their revival of the 1950s rockabilly style, and "Rock This Town" is a classic example of this, blending early rock and roll with the energy and attitude of punk rock.
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AccoladesThe song was listed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll."
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SongwritingBrian Setzer, the band's frontman, was the primary writer of "Rock This Town." The song's lyrics tell a humorous story of a wild night out.
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Musical Structure"Rock This Town" features the rockabilly signature double bass and quick, jazz-inspired guitar licks, showcasing Setzer's guitar-playing skills.
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Influence"Rock This Town" played a key role in the 1980s rockabilly revival and has been covered by various artists since its initial release.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Rock This Town" mimics the 1950s aesthetic of the song and showcases the band's energetic performance style.
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Pop CultureThe song has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including "The Santa Clause 2" and "Glee," adding to its enduring popularity.
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