Rock Steady

Aretha Franklin

About Rock Steady

"Rock Steady" is a song written and performed by Aretha Franklin and released in 1971, from the album Young, Gifted and Black. The single reached the #9 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts that same year. It also peaked at #2 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart. The B-side, "Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)" peaked at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart.


Year:
1985
3:13
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Rock steady, baby
That's what I feel now
Just call the song exactly what it is
Just move your hips with a feeling from side to side
Sit yourself down in your car and take a ride
While you're moving, rock steady
Rock steady, baby
Let's call this song exactly what it is
What it is, what it is, what it is)
It's a funky and lowdown feeling (what it is)
In the hips from left to right (what it is)
(What it is) what it is I might be doin'
(What it is) this funky dance all night
(Put your hands up in the air)
(Got a feelin' you ain't got a care)
(You gotta take this burn)? 
That tear we all inside)? 

Rock steady, rock steady baby
Rock steady, rock steady baby

Jump and move your hips with a feeling from side to side
Sit yourself down in your car and take a ride
While you're moving, rock steady
Rock steady

Let's call this song exactly what it is
(What it is, what it is, what it is)
It's a funky and lowdown feeling (what it is)
In the hips from left to right (what it is)
What it is is I might be doin' (what it is)
This funky dance all night, ah
(Put your hands up in the air)
(Got a feelin' you ain't got a care)
You gotta take this burn)? 
(That tear we all inside)? 

Rock steady baby, rock steady, woo
Rock steady
Rock steady, rock steady (what it is)
It's a funky and lowdown feeling (what it is)
In the hips from left to right (what it is)
What it is is I might be doin'
This funky dance all night, ah
(Put your hands up in the air)
(Got a feelin' you ain't got a care)
(You gotta take this burn)? 
(That tear we all inside)? 

Rock steady, steady baby, rock, rock steady, baby

Baby (what it is), baby, baby (what it is) baby

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. more »

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Written by: Aretha Franklin

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Rock Steady" by Aretha Franklin was released in 1971, and it comes as one of the singles from her album "Young, Gifted and Black."
Song Details
Aretha Franklin herself composed and produced "Rock Steady," showcasing her talent far beyond just singing.
Billboard Performance
The song made an exceptional performance on music charts, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart.
Genre
"Rock Steady" is a blend of soul and funk genres, a trend that was popular in the 1970s.
Instrumentals
The song features an upbeat, funky groove powered by The Memphis Horns and an amazing band crew.
Backup Vocals
Cissy Houston, mother of the late Whitney Houston, is one of the backup singers for this song.
Cultural Impact
"Rock Steady" has been sampled in several songs by other artists over the years, highlighting its influence.
Song Duration
The duration of the "Rock Steady" song is approximately 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
Live Performances
Despite the song's popularity, Franklin rarely performed "Rock Steady" live at her concerts.
Music Video
Though the song was released in an era where music videos were not a norm, "Rock Steady" does have a colorful video that adds a visual aspect to the funk and soul energy of the song.
Cover Versions
A number of artists have covered "Rock Steady," demonstrating its lasting impact. Notable versions include renditions by Prince, The Marvels, and Dawn Silva.
Theme
Lyrically, the song maintains a theme of dance and rhythm, encouraging listeners to feel the beat and move accordingly.

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