Hell On Wheels
Cher
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Well I'm hell on wheels I'm a roll on mama I can slide down places that you never knew Try me on for size at the roll-a-rama If you tie my laces and I'll follow you Follow you follow you [Chorus] See something I like, gonna go for it See something I want, I'm gonna go after it See something I like, gonna go for it See something I want Let's roll hell on wheels let's roll Come on and roll with me I roll at a quarter till three yeah And let's rock hell on wheels let's rock Come on and rock it with me I'll make you feel so free yeah, Look out Well I'm hell on wheels say I'm roller crazy I won't go too fast no I won't go too far We'll be high on wheel if the room gets hazy Just look out for me I'm your guiding star guiding star, guiding star See something you like, better go for it See something you want, better get down on it See something you like, better go for it See something you want Let's roll hell on wheels let's roll Come on and roll with me I roll at a quarter till three yeah And let's rock hell on wheels let's rock Come on and rock it with me I'll make you feel so free yeah, look out If you see something you like, you better go for it If you see something you want, you better get down on it If I see something I like, I'm gonna go for it If I see something I want You know I'm gonna get down on it Well I'm hell on wheels I'm a roll on mama I can slide down places that you never knew Try me on for size at the roll-a-rama If you tie my laces and I'll follow you Follow you follow you [Chorus]
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Written by: BOB ESTY, MICHELLE ALLER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Label"Hell on Wheels" is a song by American singer and actress Cher. This track was recorded for her sixteenth studio album "Take Me Home."
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Released DateThe song was released in 1979 as part of the "Take Me Home" album.
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Song GenreThe song is of the disco genre, a type of music that critics characterized by its style.
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Album Success"Hell on Wheels" played a role in the success of Cher's sixteenth studio album which managed to get ranked 25th on the Billboard 200.
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Music VideoThe song is notable for its music video which is believed to be one of the first music videos ever.
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Song Reception"Hell On Wheels" was a commercial success receiving positive reviews not only domestically but also internationally, specifically in Australia, where it peaked at number 8.
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Film ConnectionThe song was used in the film, "Roller Boogie," marking Cher's entry into the world of disco music.
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ComposerBob Esty and Michele Aller composed the song "Hell on Wheels."
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Cultural ImpactThe song has continued relevance today and is often played in several roller skating rinks as it celebrates the disco and roller-skating culture of the late 70s and early 80s.
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Television AppearanceCher performed "Hell on Wheels" on The Midnight Special in 1979.
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'Cher Show' ConnectionThe ground-breaking television series 'RuPaul's Drag Race' included the lip-sync performance of Hell on Wheels in the segment dedicated to Cher.
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Route 66 InspirationThe song is believed to be inspired by the U.S. highway Route 66, which is often referred to as "Hell on Wheels."
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Singles Chart TopperThe song not only made it to billboard charts but also topped several disco singles charts worldwide.
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Gay AnthemOver the years, "Hell on Wheels" has become an anthem for the LGBT+ community. It is often played at Pride events and gay bars.
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Re-recordingCher re-recorded the track in 1999 for her twenty-second studio album "Not.com.mercial."
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