(You Can Still) Rock in America

Night Ranger

About (You Can Still) Rock in America

"(You Can Still) Rock in America" is a song written by Jack Blades and Brad Gillis, and the first single released from Night Ranger's 1983 album Midnight Madness. Former Deep Purple and Black Sabbath singer Glenn Hughes contribute backing vocals on the song.


Year:
1989
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Little sister by the record machine
A tiny dancer such a sweet sixteen
She's goin' out, she's gonna party tonight
She's gonna shake and make it last all night

Little brother's got a drivin' machine
A fast driver such a clean machine
They're goin' out they're gonna put out the lights
They gonna rock it, rock it, rock it

You can still rock in America
Ah yeah, it's alright
You can still rock in America
Ah yeah all night
You can still rock in America

Little sister makes a move for the door
The door squeaks, she's on the second floor
Her daddy wakes, "is everything okay?"
Not a sound as she makes her getaway

Little brother's got it ready to roll
Tires burnin' as they head for the show
Light it up and turn the music up loud
And rock it, rock it, rock it

You can still rock in America
Ah yeah, it's alright
You can still rock in America
Ah yeah all night
You can still rock in America

Rock in America
(You can still)
Rock in America
(Rock in America)
Rock in America
(Yeah, you can still)
Rock in America

You can still rock in America
Ah yeah, it's alright
You can still rock in America
Ah yeah all night
You can still rock in America
You can still rock in America
Well you can still rock in America

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Night Ranger

Night Ranger is an American rock band from San Francisco that gained popularity during the 1980s with a series of albums and singles. The band's first five albums sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. The quintet is perhaps best known for the power ballad "Sister Christian", which peaked at No. 5 in June 1984. more »

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Written by: BRADLEY GILLIS, JACK BLADES

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11 facts about this song

Song Overview
"(You Can Still) Rock In America" is one of the most popular songs by Night Ranger. It was released in the year 1983, as a single from their album "Midnight Madness."
Group Members
Night Ranger is an American rock band, comprised of Jack Blades (bass, vocals), Brad Gillis (guitar), Jeff Watson (guitar), Alan Fitzgerald (keyboards), and Kelly Keagy (drums, vocals).
Songwriters
"(You Can Still) Rock In America" was written by Jack Blades and Brad Gillis, showing their songwriting capabilities in addition to their musical skills.
Genre
The genre of the song is classified as hard rock and glam metal. It's characterized by its distinct guitar riffs and high-energy vocals.
Inspiration
The song was apparently inspired by the band's encounters with fans across America who claimed that "rock and roll was dead." Thus, the song is like a beacon of hope and reassurance to Rock fans in America that it is still alive and kicking.
Chart Performance
The song performed reasonably well on music charts. It reached No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1984.
Music Video
The music video for "(You Can Still) Rock In America" is a live performance by Night Ranger, showcasing the band's energetic stage presence.
Notable Performances
The song is often played as the opening number at Night Ranger's live performances due to its high energy and crowd-pleasing chorus.
Relevance Today
Today, "(You Can Still) Rock In America" is considered a classic rock anthem and remains a popular song played on classic rock radio stations across the United States.
Legacy
The song is seen as a representation of the 1980s rock scene in America and is often included in various "best of" and retrospective lists showing the best songs from this era.
You Can Still) Rock In America" in popular culture
It's also featured in video games such as "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock" and TV shows like "Supernatural," reflecting its impact and continued relevance in popular culture.

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