Twenty Flight Rock
Eddie Cochran
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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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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.
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Release DateThe song was first released in 1957 as a B-side to the single "Cradle Baby."
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Song InspirationThe 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."
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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.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including The Rolling Stones, Cliff Richard, and Paul McCartney.
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Movie Debut"Twenty Flight Rock" first gained attention when it was performed by Cochran in the 1956 movie 'The Girl Can't Help It'.
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Song StyleThe song is a showcase of Cochran's skilled guitar playing and upbeat rockabilly style.
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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.
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Story TellingThe song is known for its humorous lyrics and narrative style, telling a complete story within the confines of a two-minute pop song.
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Official RecognitionIn 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.
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Generation SpanDespite 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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