Rock You
Helix
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Gimme an are (R!) O (O!) C (C!) K (K!) Whatcha got? (Rock!) And whatcha gonna do? (Rock you!) Gimme an are (R!) O (O!) C (C!) K (K!) Whatcha got? Rock! And whatcha gonna do? Rock you! Hot as a pistol Loaded like a gun Ready for action Gotta have my fun Don't just sit there Come on get up and move If you want to Tell you what we're gonna do Rock you (Rock you) Rock you (Rock you) I've been waiting For so long Gonna play it loud Gonna play it strong Well don't just sit there Come on get up and move If you want to Tell you what we're gonna do Rock you (Rock you) Rock you (Rock you) Rock you (Rock you) Rock you (Rock you) Gimme an are (R!) O (O!) C (C!) K (K!) Whatcha got? (Rock) And whatcha gonna do? (Rock you) Gimme an are (R!) O (O!) C (C!) K (K!) Whatcha got? (Rock) And whatcha gonna do? (Rock you) Tell me Rock you Don't just sit there Come on get up and move If you want to Tell you what we're gonna do Rock you (Rock you) Rock you (Rock you) Rock you (Rock you) Rock you (Rock you) Rock you (Rock you) Yeah rock you (Rock you) Rock you (Rock you) Rock you (Rock you)
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Written by: ROBERT SIDNEY JR. HALLIGAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Origin"Rock You" is a song by the Canadian hard rock band Helix, originally hailing from Kitchener, Ontario.
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AlbumThis song was a part of their fifth studio album, “Walkin' the Razor's Edge,” which was released in the year 1984.
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WriterThe song is written by Bob Halligan Jr., a renowned songwriter who has also penned songs for notable bands like KISS and Judas Priest.
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ReceptionDespite not making a significant impact on the American and British charts, "Rock You" was highly popular in its home country, Canada. Today, it remains one of the band's most recognizable songs.
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Genre"Rock You" belongs to the genre of hard rock and heavy metal.
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LyricsThe opening line of the song, "Gimme an R, O, C, K", makes it a memorable anthem for hard rock fans.
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Music VideoThe video for "Rock You" featured the band performing in a quarry, which was symbolic of hard rock.
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LegacyThe song remains an iconic hit and symbol of the 80s hard rock era. It's often played at sporting events and has been featured in several films and TV shows, including "Trailer Park Boys."
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Band StarsThe band that performed "Rock You", Helix, comprises vocalist Brian Vollmer, guitarists Brent Doerner and Paul Hackman, bassist Daryl Gray and drummer Greg Hinz.
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Tragic incidentPaul Hackman, one of the key members of Helix who appeared in the music video of "Rock You", died in a road accident during a band tour in 1992.
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Popularity"Rock You" has over 2 million streams on Spotify, indicating its continued popularity among fans.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by the band Lion's Share on their 1995 album "Fall From Grace."
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Re-RecordingsOver the years, "Rock You" has been re-recorded by Helix for various compilations and live albums.
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