“Jailhouse Rock” is a timeless rock ‘n’ roll classic performed by the iconic American singer Elvis Presley. Released in 1957, it quickly became one of Presley’s signature songs and is often regarded as one of the pioneering tracks that helped shape the genre. Elvis Presley, often referred to as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, in 1935. He rose to fame in the mid-1950s with his unique blend of rock, blues, and country influences, capturing the hearts of music fans worldwide.
Jailhouse Rock
“Jailhouse Rock” was featured in the movie of the same name, also starring Elvis Presley, which was released in 1957. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and showcases Presley’s electrifying stage presence and powerful vocal delivery. With its catchy melody and rebellious lyrics, the song encapsulates the spirit of early rock ‘n’ roll and remains an enduring emblem of Presley’s enduring influence on the music industry.
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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 a purple gang
Let’s rock
Everybody, let’s rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock
Number 47 said to number three
“You’re the cutest jailbird I ever did see
I sure would be delighted with your comp any
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, Rock, Rock
Sad Sack was 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 the 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-
