Twenty Flight Rock

Eddie Cochran

About Twenty Flight Rock

"Twenty Flight Rock" is a song originally performed by Eddie Cochran in the 1956 film comedy The Girl Can't Help It, and released as a single the following year. The song was published in 1957 as written by Ned Fairchild and Eddie Cochran, by American Music Incorporated and Campbell, Connelly and Company. Cochran's contribution was primarily on the music. His version is rockabilly-flavored, but artists of many genres have covered the song.


Year:
1990
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Ooh, well I got a girl with a record machine
When it comes to rockin' she's the queen
We love to dance on a Saturday night
All alone where I can hold her tight
But she lives on the twentieth floor uptown
The elevator's broken down

So I'll walk one, two flight, three flight, four
Five, six, seven flight, eight flight, more
Up on the twelfth I'm startin' to drag
Fifteenth floor I'm a-ready to sag
Get to the top, I'm too tired to rock

When she calls me up on the telephone
Say, come on over honey, I'm all alone
I said, baby you're mighty sweet
But I'm in bed with the achin' feet
This went on for a couple of days
But I couldn't stay away

So I'll walk one, two flight, three flight, four
Five, six, seven flight, eight flight, more
Up on the twelfth I'm startin' to drag
Fifteenth floor I'm a-ready to sag
Get to the top, I'm too tired to rock

Well, they sent to Chicago for repairs
Till it's a-fixed I'm a-usin' the stairs
Hope they hurry up before it's too late
Want my baby too much to wait
All this climbin' is a-gettin' me down
They'll find my corpse draped over a rail

But I'll climb one, two flight, three flight, four
Five, six, seven flight, eight flight, more
Up on the twelfth I'm startin' to drag
Fifteenth floor I'm a-ready to sag
Get to the top, I'm too tired to rock

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Eddie Cochran

Ray Edward 'Eddie' Cochran (October 3, 1938–April 17, 1960) was an American rock and roll pioneer who, in his brief career, had a small but lasting influence on rock music through his guitar playing. Cochran's rockabilly songs, such as "C'mon Everybody", "Somethin' Else", and "Summertime Blues", captured teenage frustration and desire in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He experimented with multitrack recording and overdubbing even on his earliest singles, and was also able to play piano, bass and drums. His image as a sharply dressed, rugged but good-looking young man with a rebellious attitude epitomized the stance of the Fifties rocker, and in death he achieved an iconic status. more »

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Written by: Eddie Cochran, Ned Fairchild

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Twenty Flight Rock" is written by American rock and roll musician Eddie Cochran and his manager, Jerry Capehart.
Release Date
The song was first released in 1957 as a B-side to the single "Cradle Baby."
Song Inspiration
The song is about a guy who is trying to romance his girlfriend, but she lives on the 20th floor of an apartment building with no elevator—thus, the "Twenty Flight Rock."
Making Cochran Famous
"Twenty Flight Rock" is the song that Cochran played to impress Paul McCartney and John Lennon during his audition for The Beatles.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including The Rolling Stones, Cliff Richard, and Paul McCartney.
Movie Debut
"Twenty Flight Rock" first gained attention when it was performed by Cochran in the 1956 movie 'The Girl Can't Help It'.
Song Style
The song is a showcase of Cochran's skilled guitar playing and upbeat rockabilly style.
Influence on Other Musicians
"Twenty Flight Rock" was a significant influence on prominent musicians like Paul McCartney, who credited the song as helping him become a member of The Beatles.
Story Telling
The song is known for its humorous lyrics and narrative style, telling a complete story within the confines of a two-minute pop song.
Official Recognition
In 2001, Cochran's hand-written lyrics of "Twenty Flight Rock" along with his guitar, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibition.
Generation Span
Despite being over 60 years old, "Twenty Flight Rock" continues to be popular among rock and roll fans and musicians inspiring a new generation of Rock and Roll artists.

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