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"Rock This Town" is the second single by American rockabilly band Stray Cats, released February 6, 1981 by Arista Records in the UK, where it peaked at No. 9 on the Singles Chart. It was taken from the band's 1981 debut album, Stray Cats. Its first US release, by EMI America, was on the June 1982 album Built for Speed. Released as a single on August 31, 1982, it debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of September 18, 1982, and peaked at No. 9. The song was listed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll". more »
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Well, my baby and me went out late Saturday nightI had my hair piled high and my baby just looked so rightWell, pick you up at ten, gotta have you home at twoMama don't know what I catched off of youBut that's all right 'cause we're looking as cool as can beWell, we found a little place that really didn't look that badI had a whisky on the rocksAnd change of a dollar for the jukeboxWell, I put the cold rock into that canBut all they played was disco, manCome on, baby, baby, let's get out of here right awayWe're gonna rock this townRock it inside outWe're gonna rock this townMake'em scream and shoutLet's rock, rock, rock, man, rockWe're gonna rock till you popWe're gonna rock till you dropWe're gonna rock this townRock it inside outWell, we're having a ball just 'a bopping on the big dance floorWell, there's a real square cat, he looks a 1974Well, he looked at me once, he looked at me twiceLook at me again and there's gonna be fightWe're gonna rock this townWe're gonna rip this place apartWe're gonna rock this townRock it inside outWe're gonna rock this townMake'em scream and shoutLet's rock, rock, rock, man, rockWe're gonna rock till you popWe're gonna rock till you dropWe're gonna rock this townRock this place apartWe're gonna rock this townRock it inside outWe're gonna rock this townMake'em scream and shoutLet's rock, rock, rock, man, rockWe're gonna rock till you popWe're gonna rock till you dropWe're gonna rock this townRock it inside outWe're gonna rock this townRock it inside outWe're gonna rock this townRock it inside out
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Stray Cats
The Stray Cats are an American rockabilly band formed in 1980 by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer (Bloodless Pharaohs/Brian Setzer Orchestra), upright bassist Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom (drums) in the Long Island town of Massapequa, New York. The group had numerous hit singles in the UK, Australia and the U.S. including "Stray Cat Strut", "Sexy and 17", "Look at That Cadillac," "I Won't Stand in Your Way", "Bring it Back Again", and "Rock This Town", which the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has listed as one of the 500 most important songs in the history of rock and roll. more »
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Written by: BRIAN SETZER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band"Rock This Town" is a song by Stray Cats, a rockabilly band formed in 1979. The band consisted of Brian Setzer on vocals and lead guitar, Lee Rocker on double bass, and Slim Jim Phantom on drums. |
Release DateThe song was first released in the UK in 1980 on their self-titled debut album. However, it secured its worldwide fame when it was re-released in 1982 on the band's first American album, also titled "Stray Cats." |
Chart Success"Rock This Town" reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1981, and when re-released in the US, peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1982. |
Genre and StyleStray Cats are known for their revival of the 1950s rockabilly style, and "Rock This Town" is a classic example of this, blending early rock and roll with the energy and attitude of punk rock. |
AccoladesThe song was listed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll." |
SongwritingBrian Setzer, the band's frontman, was the primary writer of "Rock This Town." The song's lyrics tell a humorous story of a wild night out. |
Musical Structure"Rock This Town" features the rockabilly signature double bass and quick, jazz-inspired guitar licks, showcasing Setzer's guitar-playing skills. |
Influence"Rock This Town" played a key role in the 1980s rockabilly revival and has been covered by various artists since its initial release. |
Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Rock This Town" mimics the 1950s aesthetic of the song and showcases the band's energetic performance style. |
Pop CultureThe song has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including "The Santa Clause 2" and "Glee," adding to its enduring popularity. |
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