Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Jimmy Webb, Tom Petty
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Some friends of mine and me stayed up all through the night Rockin' pretty steady till the sky went light And didn't go to bed Didn't go to work I picked up the telephone Told the boss he was a jerk Your mama don't like it when you run around With me But we got to hip your mama That you got to live free Don't need her. Don't need school You don't like your daddy and you don't like rules So, c'mon baby let's go Don't you hear the rock 'n' roll playin' on the radio Sound so right? Girl your better grab hold Everybody's got to know Anything that's rock 'n' roll's fine Anything that's rock 'n' roll's fine Oh oooh my little baby I'm a little bit shakin' I'm a little bit crazy But I know what I want I wanna it right now While the 'lectric guitars are playin' way up loud C'mon baby let's go Don't you hear the rock 'n' roll playin' on the radio Sound so right? Girl your better grab hold Everybody's got to know Anything that's rock 'n' roll's fine Anything that's rock 'n' roll's fine
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Written by: Tom Petty
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll" is a song by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was released in 1976 as part of their debut album titled "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers."
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Release and RankingThe song was a single from the album and became a Top 40 hit in the UK. However, it didn't chart in the US.
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Song CompositionLike most of Tom Petty's songs, "Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll" showcases Petty's influences from The Byrds and other mid-60s rock bands. The song is characterized by its catchy guitar riffs and the distinctive voice of Petty.
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ReceptionDespite not charting in the US, "Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll" is considered one of Petty's classic standards and is a staple in his live performances.
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Relevance to Petty's Career"Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll" played a significant role in establishing Tom Petty's image as a rock 'n' roll icon. The song's radio-friendly structure and appeal to the youth demographic were key in steering his career towards mainstream success.
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Live DebutTom Petty and the Heartbreakers debuted the song live on June 1, 1977 at the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles.
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Music VideoA live performance of "Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll" was featured on "The Old Grey Whistle Test", a British television music show. This performance is often erroneously referred to as the official music video.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, most notably by Roger McGuinn, the former frontman of The Byrds.
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Song Meaning"Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll" reflects Petty's passion for rock music. The lyrics revolve around the concept of living rock 'n' roll lifestyle, which translates to living freewheeling and passionate lives.
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TV AppearanceApart from "The Old Grey Whistle Test", the song was also performed at "Saturday Night Live" in 1979, boosting its popularity and exposure.
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