I Like to Rock
April Wine
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Well alright, somethin's got you goin' tonight Doin' all she can, it's alright Come on can't you see That when we all let go We get high on rock 'n' roll Journey to the stars, rock 'n' roll guitars, yeah I like to rock, some like it hot, baby I like it, you like it I like to rock, I like to rock I can sing, that's the kind of life for me Want it loose and fancy free Come on then let's go And it'll be alright We can rock 'n' roll all night Journey to the stars, rock 'n' roll guitars, yeah I like to rock, some like it hot, baby I like it, you like it I like to rock, I like to rock Ooh, I like to rock Some like it hot, baby I like it, you like it I like to rock, I like to rock
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Written by: MYLES FRANCIS GOODWYN
Lyrics © UNIDISC MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I Like to Rock" is labeled as a hard rock and heavy metal song, showing the ingenuity of April Wine in the late 70s and early 80s rock music scenario.
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Band CompositionApril Wine, the band behind the song, was a Canadian rock group formed in 1969, consisting of members Myles Goodwyn, Brian Greenway, Jim Clench, and Jerry Mercer at the time of this song's release.
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Album InformationThe song, "I Like to Rock" is from the band's seventh studio album, "Harder ... Faster," which was released in 1979.
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Chart Performance"I Like to Rock" was a significant hit for the band; it reached No. 75 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1980.
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Homage to Classic RockThe song includes a dual-guitar interpretation of The Beatles' "Day Tripper" and The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," which serves as a homage to these rock legends.
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Music VideoAlthough a music video was not so common at that time, the song "I Like to Rock" had a promotional video which used to air on MTV in its early years.
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Live PerformancesThe song is popular in the band's live sets and is often the final encore, showing its importance in April Wine's repertoire.
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LegacyThe track is regarded as one of April Wine's signature songs and has left a lasting impact on the Canadian rock scene.
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RecognitionIn 2009, April Wine was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame during Canadian Music Week in Toronto, in no small part due to the popularity of hits like "I Like to Rock."
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Digital EraAs of the digital era, the song "I Like to Rock" can be found on various music streaming platforms, continuing to reach new audiences worldwide.
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