Roller

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"Roller" is a hard rock song written by Myles Goodwyn and recorded by Canadian rock band April Wine for their 1978 studio album First Glance. The song peaked at number 24 on the RPM 100 Singles chart in Canada and number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, becoming their first American hit since 1972. The song was instantly popular in North America, and helped April Wine regain international popular, as it was their first hit song outside of Canada since 1972's "You Could Have Been a Lady", after a decade of success limited to Canada. "Roller" has remained a live staple and one of the band's most popular songs, and has become a staple of classic rock radio in Canada and the United States. 


Year:
1979
4:19
96 

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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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April Wine

April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969. According to the band, they chose the name 'April Wine' simply because members thought the two words sounded good together. The band has released more than twenty albums and forged a live performance reputation that still sees them drawing devoted crowds across Canada and around the world more than forty years after taking their first steps into the hard rock spotlight. more »

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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".
Popularity status
"Roller" is recognized as one of April Wine's most popular songs and helped the band gain widespread recognition in North America.
Chart performance
The 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.
Distinctive elements
"Roller" is known for its distinctive combination of hard rock with elements of blues and boogie.
Vocal performance
The lead vocals on the song are performed by Myles Goodwyn, the band's primary songwriter and lead vocalist.
Television appearance
"Roller" was performed by April Wine on the well-known TV show "RollerJam", further increasing the song's popularity.
Cover versions
The popularity of "Roller" has led to cover versions being performed by bands such as The Tragically Hip.
Legacy
"Roller" remains a crucial part of April Wine's live shows and is considered a defining song in their career.
Music video
While music videos were not common in the late 1970s, a live performance video of "Roller" was made, further supporting its radio success.
Studio version
The studio version of "Roller" lasts for more than four minutes, with a prominent part played by the electric guitar.

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