Rockin' All Over the World
Status Quo
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10 facts about this song
COMPOSER"Rockin' All Over the World" was written by John Fogerty, formerly a member of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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ORIGINAL RELEASEFogerty originally released the song as a lead single from his second solo album, also titled "Rockin' All Over the World" in 1975.
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STATUS QUO COVERThe band Status Quo covered the song just two years after Fogerty's original release, in 1977.
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CHART SUCCESSStatus Quo's cover of the song was a great commercial success, reaching the top 3 in UK Singles Chart.
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LIVE AIDStatus Quo's version of "Rockin' All Over the World" was famously the opening number of the historic global charity event Live Aid in 1985.
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NUMEROUS COVERSThe song has been covered by dozens of artists following Status Quo's successful reinterpretation, including Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and Coldplay.
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LIVE PERFORMANCE TOGETHERJohn Fogerty and Status Quo indeed shared a joint performance of "Rockin' All Over The World" during a show in 2012.
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SONG MEANINGThe song is recognized as a quintessential anthem of perseverance and unity - painting a picture of people all over the world dancing and having fun despite their differences.
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MUSIC VIDEOStatus Quo's music video for their cover version is notable for its unique mix of animation and live-action footage.
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CULTURAL IMPACTBeyond its success as a hit song, "Rockin' All Over the World" has become a rallying cry at sporting events, political rallies, and other events that call for unity and celebration.
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