That's Rock 'N' Roll
Eric Carmen
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Well I was sixteen And sick of school I didn't know what I wanted to do I bought a guitar I got the fever That's rock 'n' roll I played at parties Played in bars I spent my money buyin' new guitars I screamed my heart out But how I loved it That's rock 'n' roll Well, come on everybody Get down and get with it Come on everybody Get down and get with it Come on everybody Get down, that's rock 'n' roll It's when the smokin' And the heat Have got your heart pounding right with The beat Don't try to fight it Just get excited That's rock 'n' roll Well it's the roadies And the crowd It's when the band's playin' way too loud Your hips are shakin' Ain't no mistakin' That's rock 'n' roll Well, come on everybody Get down and get with it Come on everybody Get down and get with it Come on everybody Get down, that's rock 'n' roll Now don't you worry 'Bout bein' a star It doesn't matter who or what you are Just get the rhythm And let it fill ya That's rock 'n' roll And if you feel it Clap your hands Let's see some sweat for the boys in the band Now lemme hear ya Lemme hear ya That's rock 'n' roll (Everybody) get down and get with it Come on everybody Get down and get with it Come on everybody Get down, that's rock 'n' roll
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Written by: Eric Carmen
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10 facts about this song
Singer-SongwriterEric Carmen, who is known for being the lead singer of the band, the Raspberries, is the composer and performer of the song "That's Rock 'N' Roll."
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Album"That's Rock 'N' Roll" is included in Eric Carmen's debut self-titled solo album, which was released in 1975.
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Cover VersionsThe song was famously covered by teen idol Shaun Cassidy, and his version became a number-one hit in the US in 1977.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics discuss the themes of love, breakups and, of course, the passion for rock and roll music, typical themes in many songs of that era.
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Rock Genres"That's Rock 'N' Roll" is classified under genres such as rock and roll, power pop, and pop rock.
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SuccessDespite being popular among fans, the original version by Eric Carmen did not chart as high as the cover by Shaun Cassidy. Carmen's version did, however, reach the US Billboard Bubbling Under chart at number 108.
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Fast-Paced TrackKnown for its upbeat tempo, the song is highly representative of the energetic and lively spirit of rock and roll music.
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Live PerformancesEric Carmen would often perform "That's Rock 'N' Roll" during live shows and it became one of his concert staples.
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Other CoversApart from Shaun Cassidy, the song was also covered by other artists such as Showaddywaddy and Barry Blue.
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Music InfluenceThe song is often credited for successfully capturing the essence of 70's Rock 'n' Roll and has influenced many rock and pop artists who came after.
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