Rock My Baby
Shenandoah
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After work me and the boys Go down to Killey's and we make some noise Feed that old jukebox and play some air guitar Well, and there's nothin wrong with shootin' pool and having some fun and acting a fool but this time I won't be going where they are 'Cause (Chorus) I'm going home and rock my baby Just thinkin' bout her is making me crazy all day long i've been dreamin' of holding her tight Yeah, it's gonna be a sweet surrender Candlelight and love me tender I'm going home and rock my baby tonight The girl sure has been working hard I think she's ready for some R & R Something to take her mind off everything Champagne and a box of candy A box of roses might come in handy To help loosen up those apron strings 'Cause (Chorus) I'm going home and rock my baby Just thinkin' bout her is making me crazy all day long I've been dreamin' of holding her tight Yeah, it's gonna be a sweet surrender Candlelight and love me tender I'm going home and rock my baby tonight If the roses and the candy do the trick Tommorow I may have to call in sick 'Cause (Chorus) I'm going home and rock my baby Just thinkin' bout her is making me crazy all day long I've been dreamin' of holding her tight Yeah, it's gonna be a sweet surrender Candlelight and love me tender I'm going home and rock my baby tonight Yeah, I'm going home and rock my baby tonight
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Written by: CURTIS BLAINE WRIGHT, PHIL WHITLEY, WILLIAM COLLINS SPENCER III
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14 facts about this song
Release Year"Rock My Baby" by Shenandoah was released in 1992.
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AlbumThis song is a part of the band's album called "Long Time Comin."
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Chart Performance"Rock My Baby" reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Lead SingerMarty Raybon, the lead vocalist of Shenandoah, is the primary vocalist of "Rock My Baby."
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SongwritersThe song was written by Curtis Wright and Robert Ellis Orrall.
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Genre"Rock My Baby" is classified under country music.
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Record LabelThe song was produced and distributed under the RCA Records label.
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OriginalityDespite sharing a title with a famous lullaby, "Rock My Baby" by Shenandoah is a unique song and not a remake or cover.
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AwardShenandoah won the Academy of Country Music's Vocal Group of the Year award in 1991, a year before "Rock My Baby" was released.
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Music VideoThe song's music video features the band performing in an intimate, lively bar setting.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised "Rock My Baby" for its catchy, energetic sound, and it quickly became a fan favorite.
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Noteworthy Fact"Rock My Baby" was one of five consecutive top-ten country hits from Shenandoah's "Long Time Comin'" album.
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Successful PeriodThe release of "Rock My Baby" came during a highly successful period for Shenandoah, as they produced several chart-topping hits throughout the late '80s and early '90s.
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Band MembersAt the time "Rock My Baby" was released, Shenandoah consisted of musicians Marty Raybon, Ralph Ezell, Mike McGuire, Jim Seales, and Stan Thorn.
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