Roller
April Wine
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Gonna catch a flight to Nevada Leave her friends at home in L.A. Seven come eleven or blackjack Gambling night and day yeah 'Cause she's a roller now, a high roller baby She is, she's a roller yea, a high roller baby She likes to play for double or nothin' She's tellin' all the boys she's hot And everybody knows she's ready To give it everything that she got She's a roller yeah, a high roller baby, my, my She's a roller yeah, a high roller baby, look out People try to tell her she's crazy She doesn't hear a word they say Tellin' all the boys to get ready 'Cause she's givin' it all away She's a roller yea (roller) a high roller baby She's a roller yea (roller) a high roller baby (she is) She's a roller yea (roller) a high roller baby She's a roller yea (roller) a high roller baby Bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye Bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye Bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye Bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye Bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye Bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye Bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye Bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye
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Written by: MYLES FRANCIS GOODWYN
Lyrics © UNIDISC MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release information"Roller" is a hard rock song by the Canadian band April Wine. It was released in 1978 as part of their album, "First Glance".
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Popularity status"Roller" is recognized as one of April Wine's most popular songs and helped the band gain widespread recognition in North America.
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Chart performanceThe song reached No. 24 on the Canadian singles chart, No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, and No. 1 on the Radio and Records chart in March 1979.
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Distinctive elements"Roller" is known for its distinctive combination of hard rock with elements of blues and boogie.
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Vocal performanceThe lead vocals on the song are performed by Myles Goodwyn, the band's primary songwriter and lead vocalist.
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Television appearance"Roller" was performed by April Wine on the well-known TV show "RollerJam", further increasing the song's popularity.
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Cover versionsThe popularity of "Roller" has led to cover versions being performed by bands such as The Tragically Hip.
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Legacy"Roller" remains a crucial part of April Wine's live shows and is considered a defining song in their career.
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Music videoWhile music videos were not common in the late 1970s, a live performance video of "Roller" was made, further supporting its radio success.
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Studio versionThe studio version of "Roller" lasts for more than four minutes, with a prominent part played by the electric guitar.
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