Rock & Roll
The Velvet Underground
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Jenny said when she was just five years old There was nothing happening at all Every time she puts on a radio There was a nothin' goin' down at all, not at all Then one fine mornin' she puts on a New York station You know, she couldn't believe what she heard at all She started shakin' to that fine fine music You know her life was saved by rock 'n' roll Despite all the amputations You know you could just go out And dance to a rock 'n' roll station It was alright (it was alright) Hey baby, you know it was alright (it was alright) Jenny said When she was just about five years old You know why parents gonna be the death of us all Two TV sets and two Cadillac cars Well you know, it ain't gonna help me at all, not just a tiny bit Then one fine mornin' she turns on a New York station She doesn't believe what she hears at all Ooh, she started dancin' to that fine fine music You know her life is saved by rock 'n' roll, yeah rock 'n' roll Despite all the computations You could just dance To that rock 'n' roll station And baby it was alright (it was alright) Hey it was alright (it was alright) Hey here she comes now! Jump! jump! Jenny said when she was just about five years old Hey, you know, there was nothing happening at all, not at all Every time I put on the radio You know there's nothin' goin' down at all, not at all Then one fine mornin' she hears a New York station She just didn't believe what she heard at all, hey, not at all She started dancin' to that fine fine music You know her life was saved by rock 'n' roll, yes rock 'n' roll Despite all the computation You know you could just dance To a rock 'n' roll station All right All right And it was alright Well, listen to me now And it was alright Come on, man, listen It was alright It was alright And it was alright Alright! It's alright Alright! Yeah, it's alright now Alright! Yeah, it's alright now Alright! It is all alright Alright! Yeah, alright now Alright! And it's alright right now Alright! And it's alright now Alright! Oh baby Alright! Oh baby Alright! Oh baby Alright! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Alright! Now it's alright now Alright! Ooh, it's alright now Alright! Oh, alright Alright! Alright now Alright!
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13 facts about this song
Band Formation"Rock & Roll" is a song by "The Velvet Underground", a band formed in 1964 by songwriter Lou Reed and Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale.
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Track DetailsThe song first appeared on their fourth studio album, Loaded, which was released in November 1970.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is 4 minutes and 43 seconds on the studio version, while live versions can extend up to 15 minutes.
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Song GenesisLou Reed, the primary song-writer for the band, wrote the initial demo of "Rock & Roll" in 1965, even before the formation of "The Velvet Underground".
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of the "Rock & Roll" tell the story of a young girl, Jenny, whose life is saved by the music of rock and roll. Reed purportedly based the song on his own experiences with music.
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Live PerformancesThe song became one of Lou Reed’s staples in his post-Velvet Underground solo career and it was played live more than 100 times by Reed and the Underground.
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Song Style‘Rock & Roll’ is a great example of proto-punk, a musical genre that presages the raw simplicity of punk rock.
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Tribute CoversThe song has been covered by various artists, including Jane's Addiction, Phish, and The Runaways; showcasing its influence on musicians across genres.
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RecognitionThe song 'Rock & Roll' is often cited among the greatest rock songs of all time. It was ranked number 455 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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Commercial SuccessThe song was not a commercial success at its release. However, it has achieved iconic status over the years and the album 'Loaded' was eventually certified gold in 2015.
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CompositionReed’s guitar work in "Rock & Roll" has been praised for its raw energy and simplicity, which is a hallmark of his style.
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Song MixingIn the mono mix of the song, heard on the original album, the drums are much more prominent while the stereo mix, included on various compilities, highlights the song’s guitar riffs.
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Cinematic ExposureThe song "Rock & Roll" has been used in several films and commercials, including the 1995 film "Cop Land".
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