I've Got a Rock 'N' Roll Heart

Eric Clapton

About I've Got a Rock 'N' Roll Heart

"I've Got a Rock 'n' Roll Heart" is a single by Eric Clapton from his album Money and Cigarettes released in January 1983. The release was successful in the United States, peaking at 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 6 on the Adult Contemporary chart the same year.


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1983
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I've got a feeling we could be serious, girl;
Right at this moment, I could promise you the world.
Before we go crazy, before we explode,
There's something 'bout me, baby, you got to know,
You got to know.

[Chorus:]
I get off on '57 Chevy's
I get off on screaming guitar.
Like the way it gets me every time it hits me.
I've got a rock and roll, I've got a rock and roll heart.

Feels like we're falling into the arms of the night,
So if you're not ready, don't be holdin' me so tight.
I guess there's nothing left for me to explain
Here's what you're gettin' and I don't want to change,
I don't want to change.

[Chorus]

I don't need to glitter, no Hollywood,
All you got to do is lay it down and you lay it down good.

[Chorus]

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Eric Clapton

Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time. more »

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Written by: EDDIE F. SETSER, STEVEN ROSS DIAMOND, TROY HAROLD SEALS

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"I've Got a Rock 'N' Roll Heart" was released in 1983 as the fourth single from Eric Clapton's album "Money and Cigarettes."
Genre
This song is a blend of rock and roll, and blues, which is a hallmark of Clapton's musical style.
Album Reception
Despite "Money and Cigarettes" being less commercially successful than Clapton's previous works, "I've Got a Rock 'N' Roll Heart" became one of the most popular tracks from the album.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Clapton's most significant hit from the album in the United States.
Commercial Use
In 2010, a version of "I've Got a Rock 'N' Roll Heart" was used in a successful T-Mobile commercial campaign highlighting Clapton's association with the Fender Stratocaster guitar.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics encapsulate Clapton's love for rock 'n' roll music and reflect themes of his career, giving homage to the musical influences that have shaped his style.
Music Video
The accompanying music video for "I've Got a Rock 'N' Roll Heart" features Clapton performing the song against a vibrant, animated background.
Track Duration
The song has a length of 3 minutes and 13 seconds.
Reputation
The song is renowned amongst his fans for its catchy chorus and classic Clapton guitar work.
Live Performances
"I've Got a Rock 'N' Roll Heart" remains a staple at Clapton's live performances, proving its timeless appeal across different generations of music lovers.
Songwriters
"I've Got a Rock 'N' Roll Heart" was composed by Troy Seals, Eddie Setser, and Steve Diamond.
Studio
The song, as well as the rest of the "Money and Cigarettes" album, was recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas.
First Television Appearance
Clapton first performed "I've Got a Rock 'N' Roll Heart" during his appearance in the show "Tom Snyder Tomorrow" in 1981, two years before the release of the song.
Album Artwork
The "Money and Cigarettes" album cover, which includes "I've Got a Rock 'N' Roll Heart," is notable for its depiction of a cigarette-smoking Clapton.
Interesting Fact
Despite its title, "I've Got a Rock 'N' Roll Heart" has more elements of blues guitar, further illustrating Clapton's wide-ranging style and embrace of various musical trends.

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