Introduction
“Jailhouse Rock,” a classic rock ‘n’ roll anthem, has captivated generations of music lovers worldwide. Sung by the legendary Elvis Presley, this iconic song is a timeless masterpiece that continues to rock our hearts. In this article, we’ll delve into the history and significance of ‘Jailhouse Rock,’ explore some intriguing facts in our ‘Did You Know?’ section, and even provide a video link to relive the magic.
Did You Know?
The Man Behind the Song
Elvis Presley, often hailed as the “King of Rock and Roll,” recorded “Jailhouse Rock” for the MGM film of the same name in 1957.
The song was co-written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who crafted the tune during a coffee break. Its creation was remarkably spontaneous.
“Jailhouse Rock” quickly became a chart-topping hit, and it was one of Elvis’s signature songs.
The accompanying dance sequence in the movie, where Elvis performs “Jailhouse Rock” in a prison setting, is a legendary moment in film history.
This rockabilly classic has been covered by countless artists, cementing its status as a rock ‘n’ roll classic.
Video
Lyrics
The warden threw a party in the county jailThe prison band was there and they began to wailThe band was jumpin’ and the joint began to swingYou should’ve heard those knocked out jailbirds singLet’s rockEverybody, let’s rockEverybody in the whole cell blockWas dancin’ to the Jailhouse RockSpider Murphy played the tenor saxophoneLittle Joe was blowin’ on the slide tromboneThe drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bangThe whole rhythm section was a purple gangLet’s rockEverybody, let’s rockEverybody in the whole cell blockWas dancin’ to the Jailhouse RockNumber 47 said to number three“You’re the cutest jailbird I ever did seeI sure would be delighted with your companyCome on and do the Jailhouse Rock with me”Let’s rockEverybody, let’s rockEverybody in the whole cell blockWas dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock, Rock, RockSad Sack was sittin’ on a block of stoneWay over in the corner weepin’ all aloneThe warden said, “Hey, buddy, don’t you be no squareIf you can’t find a partner, use a wooden chair”Let’s rockEverybody, let’s rockEverybody in the whole cell blockWas dancin’ to the Jailhouse RockShifty Henry said to Bugs, “For Heaven’s sakeNo one’s lookin’, now’s the chance to make a break”Bugsy turned to Shifty and he said, “Nix nixI wanna stick around a while and get my kicks”Let’s rockEverybody, let’s rockEverybody in the whole cell blockWas dancin’ to the Jailhouse RockDancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock, dancin’ to the Jailhouse RockDancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock, dancin’ to the Jailhouse RockDancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock-
