Rock and Roll Heaven
The Righteous Brothers
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[Chorus] If you believe in forever, Then life is just a one-night stand. If there's a rock and roll heaven, Well you know they've got a hell of a band, band, band. Jimmy gave us rainbows, And Janis took a piece of our hearts, And Otis brought us all to the dock of a bay. Sing a song to light my fire, Remember Jim that way, They've all found another place, another place to play. [Chorus] Remember bad bad Leroy Brown, Hey Jimmy touched us with that song. Time won't change a friend we came to know. And Bobby gave us Mack the Knife, Well look out, he's back in town. They'll all be there together When they meet in one big show. [Chorus] There's a spotlight waiting No matter who you are Cause everybody's got a song to sing, Everyone's a star (Everybody's got to be a star). [Chorus]
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Written by: JOHNNY STEVENSON, ALAN O'DAY
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10 facts about this song
Production"Rock and Roll Heaven" is a song by The Righteous Brothers which was produced by notable producer Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter.
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Release and Chart PerformanceThe song was first released in 1974 from the album of the same title and as a single. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its popularity.
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ThemeThe song pays tribute to late rock and roll musicians, making it a somewhat somber yet uplifting track representative of the band's power ballads.
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Original Song Version"Rock and Roll Heaven" was actually first performed by Climax in 1973, a year before The Righteous Brothers version, but didn't achieve notable success.
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Different VersionsThe Righteous Brothers released a longer version in 1991 that updated the list of late musicians mentioned in the original song.
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TributeThe song pays tribute to rock and roll artists who died at young age such as Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, and Jim Morrison.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics were written by songwriting team Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter. The famous line, "If you believe in forever, then life is just a one-night stand / If there's a rock and roll heaven, well you know they got a hell of a band" encapsulates the song's theme.
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Music VideoDespite being a success in the 70s, a music video for the song was not made until 1991 when the second version was released.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is one of The Righteous Brothers' most successful post-1960s hits and is often lauded for its soulful vocals and emotional resonance.
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Legacy"Rock and Roll Heaven" has become a classic in The Righteous Brothers' discography, often played at tribute shows and utilized in various media, gaining additional recognition overtime.
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