Jailhouse Rock song by Elvis Presley
About The Song
“Jailhouse Rock” is a classic rock and roll song by Elvis Presley, released in 1957. Here are the details:
Title: Jailhouse Rock
Artist: Elvis Presley
Album: Jailhouse Rock (EP) / Elvis’ Golden Records (1957)
Genre: Rock and Roll
Release Date: September 24, 1957 (single release)
Songwriters: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Key Themes: “Jailhouse Rock” narrates the story of a prisoner who becomes the star of a jailhouse party with his energetic dance moves. The lyrics capture the spirit of rebellion and celebration, embodying the essence of rock and roll culture.
Musical Style: The song is a quintessential rock and roll track with a lively and infectious rhythm. It features a prominent saxophone riff, a driving backbeat, and Elvis Presley’s dynamic vocals. The combination of these elements contributes to the song’s energetic and danceable quality.
Cultural Impact: “Jailhouse Rock” was a massive success for Elvis Presley, reaching number one on the charts and becoming one of his signature songs. The accompanying dance sequence in the film of the same name, featuring Elvis’s iconic hip gyrations, further solidified the song’s cultural impact.
Legacy: The song is regarded as one of the greatest rock and roll tracks ever recorded. “Jailhouse Rock” is often cited in discussions about Elvis Presley’s influence on the genre and its role in shaping the cultural landscape of the late 1950s. It remains a classic in rock music history.
“Jailhouse Rock” exemplifies the raw energy and rebellious spirit of early rock and roll. Elvis Presley’s charismatic performance, both in the song and the film, contributed to its lasting legacy as a symbol of the rock and roll revolution that took the music world by storm in the late 1950s.
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Lyrics
The warden threw a party in the county jail.
The prison band was there and they began to wail.
The band was jumpin’ and the joint began to swing.
You should’ve heard those knocked out jailbirds sing.
Let’s rock, everybody, let’s rock.
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock.
Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone,
Little Joe was blowin’ on the slide trombone.
The drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang,
The whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang.
Let’s rock, everybody, let’s rock.
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock.
Number forty-seven said to number three:
“You’re the cutest jailbird I ever did see.
I sure would be delighted with your company,
Come on and do the Jailhouse Rock with me.”
Let’s rock, everybody, let’s rock.
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock.
Sad Sack was a sittin’ on a block of stone
Way over in the corner weepin’ all alone.
The warden said, “Hey, buddy, don’t you be no square.
If you can’t find a partner use a wooden chair.”
Let’s rock, everybody, let’s rock.
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock.
Shifty Henry said to Bugs, “For Heaven’s sake,
No one’s lookin’, now’s our chance to make a break.”
Bugsy turned to Shifty and he said, “Nix nix,
I wanna stick around a while and get my kicks.”
Let’s rock, everybody, let’s rock.
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock.
Dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock
Dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock…