High Roller
Cheap Trick
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Jump in my love car Don't have to go very far Just far enough to show you a thing or two I can really swing The best of everything And I want to have a thing with you High roller What I buy is mine And I always get the things that I choose My, my, my, such a high roller I know he's gone away and left you I'll take real good care of you I'm in the mood for love You're all I'm thinking of I'll make you feel alright when we're alone I can really swing The best of everything And I want to have a thing with you High roller What I buy is mine And I always get the things that I choose My, my, my, such a high roller, is that you? I knew you'd be here tonight And I'll make it alright I'll take real good care of you I'll tuck you in tonight And I'll make it alright I know he's gone away and left you I'll take real good care of you
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Written by: RICK NIELSEN, TOM PETERSSON, ROBIN ZANDER, ROBIN W ZANDER
Lyrics © SONGS OF MOJO, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album"High Roller" is a song by the American rock band Cheap Trick. It is from their second studio album, "In Color," released in 1977.
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LyricsWritten by Rick Nielsen, the band's lead guitarist, "High Roller" tells a story about an affluent man who is used to luxury and lives a lavish lifestyle.
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Radio PlayDespite its popularity among fans, "High Roller" was not one of the band's biggest commercial successes, and it didn't get a hefty radio play as compared to their other hits like 'I Want You to Want Me'.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being a chart-topper, the song has been an important part of Cheap Trick's live performances, making its mark as a fan favorite.
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Musical Composition"High Roller" features Cheap Trick's usual blend of infectious melodies and astute guitar work, showcasing Nielsen's skills and the band's unique sound.
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Critical ReceptionMusic critics often take note of "High Roller" for its unique narrative, praising the storytelling quality of the lyrics.
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Cover VersionsSeveral bands and artists have covered "High Roller" performing it live at their concerts.
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GenreThe song is typically classified under the power pop genre, a style that characterizes much of Cheap Trick's music and sets them apart in the rock world.
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Influence"High Roller," along with the rest of the "In Color" album is often credited with helping to shape the power pop genre in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Rare EditionsThere are several rare editions of the "In Color" album that have alternate versions of "High Roller," making them a valuable find for Cheap Trick collectors.
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