About The Song
Ah, Jailhouse Rock. A song that needs no introduction, or does it? For some of you, this iconic tune might be a familiar friend, a vibrant melody that transports you back to simpler times. For others, it might be a curious discovery, a window into a bygone era of music and pop culture.
Released in 1957, Jailhouse Rock was more than just a catchy song; it was a cultural phenomenon. It was the title track for Elvis Presley’s second feature film, propelling him further into superstardom and cementing his image as the king of rock and roll.
But Jailhouse Rock is more than just its association with the young Elvis. The song itself is a timeless gem, a blend of playful energy and rhythmic brilliance. Its infectious beat, driven by a pounding rhythm section and punctuated by the distinctive twang of a rockabilly guitar, is impossible to resist.
The lyrics, though seemingly lighthearted on the surface, paint a picture of life behind bars. The narrator, a prisoner, describes the daily routine, the monotony broken only by the arrival of a radio playing the “Jailhouse Rock.” This song becomes a source of escape, a way for the inmates to find a brief moment of joy and release within the confines of their cell block.
Elvis’s performance is nothing short of electrifying. His powerful vocals, infused with raw energy and youthful charisma, perfectly capture the song’s spirit. His signature hip gyrations and expressive movements, though controversial at the time, added a visual dimension to the music, further captivating audiences and solidifying his status as a cultural icon.
Jailhouse Rock transcends its era. It’s a testament to the enduring power of music, its ability to unite people across generations and cultures. Whether you’re a seasoned music lover or just discovering this classic for the first time, let Jailhouse Rock take you back to a simpler time, a time when music had the power to move not just feet, but hearts and minds as well. So, put on your dancing shoes, crank up the volume, and prepare to be swept away by the timeless magic of Elvis Presley and the Jailhouse Rock.
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“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…