Rock & Roll
Lou Reed
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Duck and Sally inside They're cooking for the down five Who're staring at Miss Rayon Who's busy licking up her pig pen I'm searching for my mainline I said I couldn't hit it sideways I said I couldn't hit it sideways Oh, just like Sister Ray said Live it on Rosey and Miss Rayon They're busy waiting for her booster Who just got back from Carolina She said she didn't like the weather They're busy waiting for her sailor Who says he's just as big as ever He says he's from Alabama He wants to know a way to earn a dollar I'm searching for my mainline I said I couldn't hit it sideways I couldn't hit it sideways Oh, just like Sister Ray said Play on Cecil's got his new piece He cocks and shoots between three and four He aims it at the sailor Shoots him down dead on the floor Oh, you shouldn't do that Don't you know, you'll stain the carpet? Now don't you know you'll stain the carpet And by the way, have you got a dollar Oh, no, man, I haven't got the time time Too busy sucking on a ding-dong She's busy sucking on my ding-dong Oh, she does just like Sister Ray said I'm searching for my mainline I said I couldn't hit it sideways Oh, couldn't, couldn't hit it sideways Oh it, it just, just all over the floor, the floor Now, who's that knocking Who's that knocking on my chamber door Now could it be the police They come to take me for a ride ride Oh, but I haven't got the time time Hey, hey, hey she's busy sucking on my ding-dong She's too busy sucking on my ding-dong Oh, now, just like Sister Ray said I'm searching for my mainline I couldn't hit it sideways I couldn't hit it sideways Oh, just like
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13 facts about this song
Band Formation"Rock & Roll" is a song by "The Velvet Underground", a band formed in 1964 by songwriter Lou Reed and Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale.
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Track DetailsThe song first appeared on their fourth studio album, Loaded, which was released in November 1970.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is 4 minutes and 43 seconds on the studio version, while live versions can extend up to 15 minutes.
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Song GenesisLou Reed, the primary song-writer for the band, wrote the initial demo of "Rock & Roll" in 1965, even before the formation of "The Velvet Underground".
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of the "Rock & Roll" tell the story of a young girl, Jenny, whose life is saved by the music of rock and roll. Reed purportedly based the song on his own experiences with music.
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Live PerformancesThe song became one of Lou Reed’s staples in his post-Velvet Underground solo career and it was played live more than 100 times by Reed and the Underground.
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Song Style‘Rock & Roll’ is a great example of proto-punk, a musical genre that presages the raw simplicity of punk rock.
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Tribute CoversThe song has been covered by various artists, including Jane's Addiction, Phish, and The Runaways; showcasing its influence on musicians across genres.
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RecognitionThe song 'Rock & Roll' is often cited among the greatest rock songs of all time. It was ranked number 455 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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Commercial SuccessThe song was not a commercial success at its release. However, it has achieved iconic status over the years and the album 'Loaded' was eventually certified gold in 2015.
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CompositionReed’s guitar work in "Rock & Roll" has been praised for its raw energy and simplicity, which is a hallmark of his style.
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Song MixingIn the mono mix of the song, heard on the original album, the drums are much more prominent while the stereo mix, included on various compilities, highlights the song’s guitar riffs.
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Cinematic ExposureThe song "Rock & Roll" has been used in several films and commercials, including the 1995 film "Cop Land".
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