Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley
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“Jailhouse Rock” is a song recorded by American singer Elvis Presley for the film of the same name. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. RCA Victor released the song on a 45 rpm single on September 24, 1957, as the first single from the film’s soundtrack EP. It reached the top of the charts in the U.S. and the top 10 in several other countries. The song has been recognized by the Grammy Hall of Fame, the American Film Institute, and others.
The song is a fast-paced rock and roll number with a strong backbeat and Presley’s signature vocals. The lyrics tell the story of a convict who is serving time for murder. He finds solace in the music of the prison band, and the song ends with him performing “Jailhouse Rock” for his fellow inmates.
The song was a huge hit for Presley, and it helped to solidify his status as the King of Rock and Roll. It is also considered to be one of the most iconic rock and roll songs ever recorded.
The song is also notable for its music video, which features Presley performing the song in a prison cell with a group of inmates. The video is considered to be one of the first rock music videos, and it helped to popularize the medium.
“Jailhouse Rock” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by fans of rock and roll around the world. It is a song that is full of energy and excitement, and it is sure to get people dancing.
Let’s enjoy the song through the video!
Here are the lyrics of the song: “Jailhouse Rock”
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…
