Rock 'N' Roll
Status Quo
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Never thought I'd have a worry for me to be alone Playing near or far too many times should have known It can lose you all sleep at night Twelve bar blues is now alright Now it's up to you to try and find the reason to Rock 'n' Roll and every song Rock 'n' Roll and everyone It's Rock 'n' Roll and Rock and Rock 'n' Roll It's Rock 'n' Roll and Rock keeps rollin' on Waiting all the time to find radio plays on Caroline They say you'll get there in the end We can pray, what we say Makes a difference in the end Looking back it can be funny, it can be very strange Everything we do, it's funny, we never rearrange It can lose you all sleep at night Twelve bar blues is now alright Now it's up to you to try and find the reason to Rock 'n' Roll and every song Rock 'n' Roll and everyone It's Rock 'n' Roll and Rock and Rock 'n' Roll It's Rock 'n' Roll and Rock keeps rollin' on Waiting all the time to find radio plays on Caroline They say you'll get there in the end We can pray, what we say Makes a difference in the end Rushing always in a hurry, and try to give it up Everything we do it's funny, it's never good enough It can lose you all sleep at night Twelve bar blues is now alright Now it's up to you to try and find the reason to Rock 'n' Roll and every song Rock 'n' Roll and everyone It's Rock 'n' Roll and Rock and Rock 'n' Roll It's Rock 'n' Roll and Rock keeps rollin' on Waiting all the time to find radio plays on Caroline They say you'll get there in the end We can pray, what we say Makes a difference in the e
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Written by: Francis Rossi, Bernard Frost
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Rock 'N' Roll" was released in 1981 and reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the lead single from Status Quo's 14th studio album, "Never Too Late."
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Band Member ContributionsThe song was written by the band's core members - Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt. These two musicians are considered to be the driving force behind the band's success.
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Composition"Rock 'N' Roll" stands as a testament to Status Quo's natural affinity for the traditional Rock 'n' Roll sound, with its strong driving rhythm and anthemic chorus.
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Album SuccessThe "Never Too Late" album, which contains "Rock 'N' Roll," achieved Gold certification in the UK, making it one of Status Quo's most commercially successful releases.
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Live Performances"Rock 'N' Roll" has been performed many times in Status Quo's live concerts and is well-received by the audience due to its high energy and catchy melody.
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InfluenceThe song remains a favorite among Rock 'n' Roll enthusiasts and is considered a classic representation of the genre from the early 80s.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of "Rock 'N' Roll" pay tribute to the passion and energy of Rock 'n' Roll, with references to dancing, music, and wild nights out.
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Musical StyleThe song is a good representation of Status Quo's sound, characterized by their boogie rock style and the driving guitar riffs of Rossi and Parfitt.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Rock 'N' Roll" showcases the band performing the song at a high-energy concert, reflecting the band's reputation for their raucous live performances.
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Enduring PopularityDespite it being released over three decades ago, "Rock 'N' Roll" continues to be a staple in Status Quo’s set lists and is often played on classic rock radio stations.
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