If You Can't Rock Me
The Rolling Stones
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The band's on stage and it's one of those nights, oh yeah The drummer thinks that he is dynamite, oh yeah You lovely ladies in your leather and lace A thousand lips I would love to taste I've got one heart and it hurts like hell If you can't rock me somebody will If you can't rock me somebody will Now who's that black girl in the bright blue hair, oh yeah Now don't you know that it's rude to stare, oh yeah I'm not so green but I'm feelin' so fresh I simply like to put her to the test She's so alive and she's dressed to kill, but If you can't rock me somebody will If you can't rock me somebody will If you can't rock me somebody will If you can't rock me somebody will Now I ain't lookin' for no pretty face, oh no Or for some hooker workin' roughish trade And there ain't nothing like a perfect mate And I ain't lookin' for no wedding cake But I been talkin' 'bout it much too long I think I better sing just one more song I've got one heart and it hurts like hell I'm simply dying for some thrills and spills Oh yeah If you can't rock me If you can't rock me, somebody will Somebody will, somebody will If you can't rock me Well, well, well, well
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"If You Can't Rock Me" is the opening track of the Rolling Stones' 1974 album "It's Only Rock-n-Roll".
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 3 minutes and 48 seconds, modestly fitting into the standard length for rock songs of the period.
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Personnel InvolvedThe song, like much of the Rolling Stones' work, was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Other band members involved in the track included Charlie Watts (drums) and Bill Wyman (bass).
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Studio and Production DetailsThe recording took place in the Musicland Studios in Munich, Germany and was produced by the "Glimmer Twins", a pseudonym used by Jagger and Richards.
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Theme and SoundReflecting the band's return to their traditional rock roots, "If You Can't Rock Me" delivers a powerful opening to the album with a hard-hitting rhythm and gritty vocal delivery by Jagger.
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Popular ReceptionWhile not released as a single, the song is adored by the hardcore fans of the Rolling Stones and continues to be a popular opener at their concerts.
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Live Performances"If You Can't Rock Me" has been performed live by the Rolling Stones more than a hundred times, showcasing the band's preference for the track.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's title phrase, "If you can't rock me, somebody will", has been cited in pop culture many times, serving as evidence of the tune's impactful and memorable status.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists since its release, signifying its influence in the rock genre; including a notable version by Def Leppard in their 2006 Yeah! album.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics are a classic representation of the band's rebellious and versatile persona, reflective of the rock-n-roll spirit.
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