I Like to Rock

April Wine

About I Like to Rock

"I Like to Rock" is a song written by Myles Goodwyn and recorded by Canadian hard rock band April Wine, appearing on the band's ninth studio album Harder ... Faster (1980) as the second single. The song features Myles Goodwyn's rough-and-ready vocals over the band's well known combination of hard rock and blues rock. The song was a moderate success when released in 1980, reaching #75 on the Canadian Hot 100, #86 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #41 on the UK Singles Chart, their highest peak in England. It has gained substantial popularity internationally since the 1980s, becoming a mainstay of April Wine's setlist. The song is arguably the band's signature song, and has become a staple of classic rock and album-oriented rock radio stations in Canada and the United States. 


Year:
1999
4:06
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#2

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Well alright, somethin's got you goin' tonight
Doin' all she can, it's alright
Come on can't you see
That when we all let go
We get high on rock 'n' roll

Journey to the stars, rock 'n' roll guitars, yeah
I like to rock, some like it hot, baby
I like it, you like it
I like to rock, I like to rock

I can sing, that's the kind of life for me
Want it loose and fancy free
Come on then let's go
And it'll be alright
We can rock 'n' roll all night

Journey to the stars, rock 'n' roll guitars, yeah
I like to rock, some like it hot, baby
I like it, you like it
I like to rock, I like to rock

Ooh, I like to rock
Some like it hot, baby
I like it, you like it
I like to rock, I like to rock

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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

Genre Classification
"I Like to Rock" is labeled as a hard rock and heavy metal song, showing the ingenuity of April Wine in the late 70s and early 80s rock music scenario.
Band Composition
April Wine, the band behind the song, was a Canadian rock group formed in 1969, consisting of members Myles Goodwyn, Brian Greenway, Jim Clench, and Jerry Mercer at the time of this song's release.
Album Information
The song, "I Like to Rock" is from the band's seventh studio album, "Harder ... Faster," which was released in 1979.
Chart Performance
"I Like to Rock" was a significant hit for the band; it reached No. 75 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1980.
Homage to Classic Rock
The song includes a dual-guitar interpretation of The Beatles' "Day Tripper" and The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," which serves as a homage to these rock legends.
Music Video
Although a music video was not so common at that time, the song "I Like to Rock" had a promotional video which used to air on MTV in its early years.
Live Performances
The song is popular in the band's live sets and is often the final encore, showing its importance in April Wine's repertoire.
Legacy
The track is regarded as one of April Wine's signature songs and has left a lasting impact on the Canadian rock scene.
Recognition
In 2009, April Wine was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame during Canadian Music Week in Toronto, in no small part due to the popularity of hits like "I Like to Rock."
Digital Era
As of the digital era, the song "I Like to Rock" can be found on various music streaming platforms, continuing to reach new audiences worldwide.

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