That Rock Won't Roll
Restless Heart
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Every little move she makes, Is gonna catch somebody's eye. You ought to see all the double-takes, When she goes walkin' by. But she's so distant. She seems so cold. Everybody says that rock won't roll. They say the girl's got a heart of stone. That rock won't roll, Oh, but she's too pretty to be alone. I've got all this love inside me, And I've just got to see, If that rock won't roll. I'll give her everything I've got, I'm gonna change her point of view. I'll keep tryin' and I won't stop, Until the love in her eyes shines through. When I show her, This heart of gold. Then we'll see if that rock won't roll, They say the girl's got a heart of stone. That rock won't roll, Oh, but she's too pretty to be alone. I've got all this love inside me, And I've just got to see, If that rock won't roll. Instrumental Break. I've got all this love inside me, And I've just got to see, If that rock won't roll. Oh, she's so pretty, But that rock won't roll. Oooh, and I've just got to see, To Fade. If that rock won't roll. That rock won't roll. I just can't believe that rock won't roll.
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Written by: BOB DIPIERO, JOHN SCOTT SHERRILL
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
GenreThe song "That Rock Won't Roll" by Restless Heart falls under the country-pop genre, blending the melodic, storytelling elements of country music with the catchy hooks and polished production style common in pop music.
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Release Date"That Rock Won't Roll" was released by RCA Nashville in 1986. It serves as the lead-off single to Restless Heart's second studio album "Wheels."
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Chart PositionThe song achieved significant success, climbing to the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States. This marked the group's first number 1 single on the chart.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by noted country songwriters Bob DiPiero and Sam Weedman, both of who have numerous hits to their credit for a variety of country artists.
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Lead VocalistLarry Stewart, the band's frontman, was the lead singer of the song. His unique vocal style played a significant role in the popularity of the song and the band.
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Popular Recognition"That Rock Won't Roll" is one of Restless Heart's signature songs, recognized and still played on country radio stations.
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LyricsThe song carries a clever lyrical interpretation of the phrase "rock and roll," employing it as a metaphor. The "rock" in the song is a woman who won't commit or "roll" to the relationship.
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Music VideoThe music video for "That Rock Won't Roll" primarily features the band performing the track live on stage.
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Subsequent SuccessThe success of "That Rock Won't Roll" paved the way for the band's future chart-toppers. They would eventually achieve six number 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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LegacyAlthough Restless Heart achieved several chart-topping hits, "That Rock Won't Roll" is often considered one of the tracks that defined their sound and solidified their place in country-pop music history.
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AccoladesAs part of the "Wheels" album, "That Rock Won't Roll" contributed to Restless Heart winning the Academy of Country Music Award for Top Vocal Group in 1986.
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