(You Can Still) Rock In America
Night Ranger
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Little sister by the record machine A tiny dancer such a sweet sixteen She's goin' out, she's gonna party tonight She's gonna shake and make it last all night Little brother's got a drivin' machine A fast driver such a clean machine They're goin' out they're gonna put out the lights They gonna rock it, rock it, rock it You can still rock in America Ah yeah, it's alright You can still rock in America Ah yeah all night You can still rock in America Little sister makes a move for the door The door squeaks, she's on the second floor Her daddy wakes, "Is everything okay?" Not a sound as she makes her getaway Little brother's got it ready to roll Tires burnin' as they head for the show Light it up and turn the music up loud And rock it, rock it, rock it You can still rock in America Ah yeah, it's alright You can still rock in America Ah yeah all night You can still rock in America Rock in America (You can still) Rock in America (Rock in America) Rock in America (Yeah, you can still) Rock in America You can still rock in America Ah yeah, it's alright You can still rock in America Ah yeah all night You can still rock in America You can still rock in America Well you can still rock in America
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Written by: BRADLEY GILLIS, JACK BLADES
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11 facts about this song
Song Overview"(You Can Still) Rock In America" is one of the most popular songs by Night Ranger. It was released in the year 1983, as a single from their album "Midnight Madness."
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Group MembersNight Ranger is an American rock band, comprised of Jack Blades (bass, vocals), Brad Gillis (guitar), Jeff Watson (guitar), Alan Fitzgerald (keyboards), and Kelly Keagy (drums, vocals).
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Songwriters"(You Can Still) Rock In America" was written by Jack Blades and Brad Gillis, showing their songwriting capabilities in addition to their musical skills.
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GenreThe genre of the song is classified as hard rock and glam metal. It's characterized by its distinct guitar riffs and high-energy vocals.
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InspirationThe song was apparently inspired by the band's encounters with fans across America who claimed that "rock and roll was dead." Thus, the song is like a beacon of hope and reassurance to Rock fans in America that it is still alive and kicking.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed reasonably well on music charts. It reached No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1984.
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Music VideoThe music video for "(You Can Still) Rock In America" is a live performance by Night Ranger, showcasing the band's energetic stage presence.
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Notable PerformancesThe song is often played as the opening number at Night Ranger's live performances due to its high energy and crowd-pleasing chorus.
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Relevance TodayToday, "(You Can Still) Rock In America" is considered a classic rock anthem and remains a popular song played on classic rock radio stations across the United States.
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LegacyThe song is seen as a representation of the 1980s rock scene in America and is often included in various "best of" and retrospective lists showing the best songs from this era.
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You Can Still) Rock In America" in popular cultureIt's also featured in video games such as "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock" and TV shows like "Supernatural," reflecting its impact and continued relevance in popular culture.
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