Reelin' and Rockin'

Chuck Berry

About Reelin' and Rockin'

"Reelin' and Rockin'" is a song written and recorded by Chuck Berry. It was originally recorded in 1957 and released as the B-side of "Sweet Little Sixteen."


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Sometimes I will then again I think I won't
Sometimes I will then again I think I won't
Sometimes I do then again I think I don't

Well I looked at my watch, it was 9:21
We was at a rock 'n' roll dance having nothin' but fun
And we rolled, reelin' and a rockin'
We was reelin' and a rockin'
Rollin' till the break of dawn

Well I looked at my watch, it was 9:32
There's nothin' I would rather do than dance with you
And we rolled, reelin' and a rockin'
We was reelin' and a rockin'
Well till the break of dawn

Well I looked at my watch, it was 9:43
And every time I spinned she spinned with me
And we reelin', reelin' and a rockin'
We was reelin' and a rockin'
Rollin' till the break of dawn

Well I looked at my watch, it was 9:54
I said, " Dance ballerina girl, go go go!
And we rolled, reelin' and a rockin'
We was reelin' and a rockin'
Rollin' till the break of dawn

Well I looked at my watch, it was 10:05
Man, I didn't know if I was dead or alive
And I was rollin', reelin' and a rockin'
We was reelin' and a rockin'
Rollin' till the break of dawn

Well I looked at my watch, it was 10:26
But I'm keep on dancing till I get my kicks
And we reeled, reelin' and a rockin'
We was reelin' and a rockin'
Rollin' till the break of dawn

Well I looked at my watch, it was 10:28
I gotta get my kicks before it get too late
And we was reelin', reelin' and a rockin'
We was reelin' and a rockin'
Rollin' till the break of dawn

Well I looked at my watch, it was 10:29
I had to hold her hand, she's still holdin' mine
And we reeled, reelin' and a rockin'
We was reelin' and a rockin'
Rollin' till the break of dawn

Well I looked at my watch and to my surprise
I was dancin' with a woman that was twice my size
I was reelin', reelin' and a rockin'
I was reelin' and a rockin'
Rollin' till the break of dawn

Well I looked at my watch and it was time to go
The band leader said " We ain't playing no more"
And we reelin', reelin' and a rockin'
We was reelin' and a rockin'
Well till the break of dawn

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Chuck Berry

Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18, 1926) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With songs such as "Maybellene" (1955), "Roll Over Beethoven" (1956), "Rock and Roll Music" (1957) and "Johnny B. Goode" (1958), Chuck Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and utilizing guitar solos and showmanship that would be a major influence on subsequent rock music. more »

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Reelin' and Rockin'" is a song by Charles Edward Anderson Berry, popularly known as Chuck Berry. He is considered one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
Release Date
The song was released in the United States in December 1957.
Album Information
"Reelin' and Rockin'" is part of the album "One Dozen Berrys", which was Chuck Berry's second studio album.
Song Composition
The song is essentially a twelve-bar blues, which is a common form in blues and rock and roll music.
Written By
Chuck Berry wrote the lyrics and music of "Reelin' and Rockin'".
Live Iterations
Berry performed "Reelin' and Rockin'" multiple times in his live sets, with versions often lasting longer than the studio recordings.
Cover Versions
Other famous musicians have covered "Reelin' and Rockin'", including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and Dave Clark Five.
Chart Performance
The song was a top-30 hit on the Billboard charts in the United States and peaked at number 27.
Re-Release Success
"Reelin' and Rockin'" was among Chuck Berry's successful re-releases in the UK, where it reached number 18 in the charts in 1972, 15 years after the original release.
Song Themes
The song narrates a man staying and dancing at a local joint until early morning, demonstrating Chuck Berry's common themes of youth, freedom, and the joy of music.
Musical Style
The song is characterized by its energetic rhythm and Berry's signature guitar work, which has been widely influential in the rock and roll genre.
Cultural Impact
The phrase "reelin' and rockin'" has since become synonymous with the energetic, wild feel of early rock and roll music.

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