All Summer Long

Kid Rock

About All Summer Long

"All Summer Long" is a song by American recording artist Kid Rock. It was released in 2008 as the third single from his seventh studio album Rock n Roll Jesus. The song samples two hit songs of the 1970s, Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama". The idea for the mashup was suggested by Mike E. Clark. The song was a number-one hit in eight countries across Europe, Australia, and the United Kingdom. It even crossed over to southern rock radio, giving Kid Rock his first top-ten country hit. The song was the official theme song to WWE's pay-per view event, Backlash 2008. The song was also the theme song to the 2009 World Cup. It was featured in the video game Power Gig: Rise of the SixString. He performed the song at the 2009 Grammy Awards and at WrestleMania 25, both in medleys. He also promoted the song in Europe performing on Top of the Pops and the World Music Awards. The song led to the TV special VH-1 Storytellers in November 2009. Eight people are credited for writing "All Summer Long": the songwriters of "Werewolves of London" (Leroy Marinell, Waddy Wachtel and Warren Zevon), the songwriters of "Sweet Home Alabama" (Ed King, Gary Rossington and Ronnie Van Zant) as well as Matthew Shafer (Uncle Kracker) and Robert Ritchie (Kid Rock). 


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2007
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It was 1989, my thoughts were short my hair was long
Caught somewhere between a boy and man
She was seventeen and she was far from in-between
It was summertime in Northern Michigan
Ahh Ahh Ahh
Ahh Ahh Ahh

Splashing through the sand bar
Talking by the campfire
It's the simple things in life, like when and where
We didn't have no internet
But man I never will forget
The way the moonlight shined upon her hair

And we were trying different things
We were smoking funny things
Making love out by the lake to our favorite song
Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking 'bout tomorrow
Singing Sweet home Alabama all summer long
Singing Sweet home Alabama all summer long

Catching Walleye from the dock
Watching the waves roll off the rocks
She'll forever hold a spot inside my soul
We'd blister in the sun
We couldn't wait for night to come
To hit that sand and play some rock and roll

While we were trying different things
And we were smoking funny things
Making love out by the lake to our favorite song
Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking 'bout tomorrow
Singing Sweet Home Alabama all summer long
Singing Sweet Home Alabama all summer long

Now nothing seems as strange as when the leaves began to change
Or how we thought those days would never end
Sometimes I'll hear that song and I'll start to sing along
And think man I'd love to see that girl again

And we were trying different things
We were smoking funny things
Making love out by the lake to our favorite song
Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking 'bout tomorrow
Singing Sweet home Alabama all summer long
Singing Sweet home Alabama all summer long

And we were trying different things
We were smoking funny things
Making love out by the lake to our favorite song
Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking 'bout tomorrow
Singing Sweet home Alabama all summer long
Singing Sweet home Alabama all summer long

Singing Sweet Home Alabama all summer long
Singing Sweet Home Alabama all summer long
Singing Sweet Home Alabama all summer long
Singing Sweet Home Alabama all summer long

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Kid Rock

Robert James "Bob" Ritchie (born January 17, 1971) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American musician, rapper and singer-songwriter. He is popularly known for his first commercial success, the 1998 studio album Devil Without a Cause which sold 13 million albums worldwide. He is a five time Grammy Award nominee and has sold 23.5 million albums in the U.S. and 27 million worldwide. more »

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Written by: Matthew Shafer, Waddy Wachtel, R.j. Ritchie, Leroy Marinell, Warren Zevon, Edward King, Gary Rossington, Ronald Vanzant

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"All Summer Long" is classified as a crossover hit, blending elements of Southern rock, pop and country music.
Release Date
The song "All Summer Long" was released on Kid Rock's ninth studio album "Rock 'N Roll Jesus" which was released on October 9, 2007.
Chart Performance
"All Summer Long" was Kid Rock’s first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 23.
Worldwide Success
The song was a massive hit worldwide, reaching number one in eight countries including Australia, Austria, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Grammy Nomination
"All Summer Long" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2009.
Song Inspiration
The track uses Warren Zevon’s "Werewolves of London" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" as its primary musical samples, and the narrative in the lyrics recounts youthful memories of summer days.
Live Performance
Kid Rock performed the song at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards and later at the 2010 Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The music video for "All Summer Long", directed by Deaton Flanigen, presents the narrative of the song's lyrics as well as some concert footage shots.
Song Duration
The song has a length of 4:57 minutes.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics were written by Kid Rock and specifically reference 1989, a special summer in his life. The narrative tells the story of teenage romance and nostalgia.
Cover Versions
There have been numerous cover versions of "All Summer Long", including one by country artist, The Hit Crew, which was featured on the album "Drew's Famous Hits of the 2000's". Other covers by various artists exist too in different music genres.
Album Success
"Rock 'N Roll Jesus", the album that features "All Summer Long", debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200.
Multi-Platinum Status
"All Summer Long" was certified triple Platinum in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association. It was also certified Platinum in the United States, United Kingdom, and several other countries.
Recognition
In 2016, Rolling Stone ranked "All Summer Long" at number 69 on its list of "100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time."
Usage in Media
The song has been featured in movies like "Shark Tale" and "American Pie Presents: Beta House." It has also been used in several advertising campaigns.

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