Rubberneckin'

Elvis Presley

About Rubberneckin'

"Rubberneckin'" is a song performed by Elvis Presley, which was recorded at American Sound Studio. It was used in the film Change of Habit and subsequently issued as the B-side of "Don't Cry Daddy" (RCA single 47-9768) in conjunction with the movie premiere. It reached number six in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.


Year:
1971
2:20
115 
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Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
If your rubberneckin' baby well that's all right with me
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
It's called rubberneckin' baby but that's all right with me
Some people say I'm wasting time yeah, but they don't really know
I like what I see I see what I like yeah, it gives me such a glow

First thing in the morning, last thing at night
I look, stare everywhere and see everything inside
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
If your rubberneckin' baby well that's all right with me
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
It's called rubberneckin' baby but that's all right with me
Some people say I'm wasting time yeah, but they don't really know
I like what I see I see what I like yeah, it gives me such a glow

Sittin' on the back porch all by myself
Along came Mary Jane with somebody else
Well, stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
It's called rubberneckin' baby but that's all right with me

Some people say I'm wasting time yeh, but I don't really care
I like what I see, I see what I like yeh, it gives me such a glow

Sittin' on the back porch all by myself
Along came Mary Jane with somebody else
Well, stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
It's called rubberneckin' baby but that's all right with me
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
Stop, look and listen baby that's my philosophy
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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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Written by: DORY JONES, BUNNY WARREN

Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Musical Genre
"Rubberneckin'" by Elvis Presley falls under the rhythm and blues genre and was typical of the soulful, funk-inspired sound Elvis embraced in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Release Date
The song was officially released posthumously on August 26, 1969, although it was recorded earlier in January 20, 1969, during his 'American Sound' sessions in Memphis.
Album Inclusion
It was featured in the album "From Elvis in Memphis", a popular album that showed Presley's stylistic shift from rock and roll to soul and blues.
Film Connection
The song was used in a scene in the 1969 film 'Change of Habit,' starring Elvis himself alongside Mary Tyler Moore.
Chart Success
Despite being a B-side track, the song managed to reach the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart in 2003, 24 years after his death.
Notable Remix
"Rubberneckin'" was notably remixed by DJ Paul Oakenfold in 2003, the same year it reached the UK charts top 10. This was the second Presley song to be remixed after a successful remix of "A Little Less Conversation" by JXL.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of the song are about rubbernecking, a term that refers to the act of looking at incidents or distractions, especially by drivers passing accident scenes.
Unique Version
A live version of "Rubberneckin'" was featured in the 1970 documentary "Elvis: That's The Way It Is", showing Elvis's stage presence and performance style during that period.
Writer's Credit
The song was written by Dory Jones and Bunny Warren.
Rare Performance
Despite its popularity, Elvis Presley hardly performed "Rubberneckin'" live. The song was however performed live during Elvis's "That’s the Way It Is" engagements in Las Vegas in August 1970.

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