Jailhouse Rock is a traditional song bring off by the iconic American singer Elvis Presley. It was released in 1957 as a part of the film score for the film of the same name, which carry out Presley himself. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who were outstanding songwriters of the time.
The lyrics of “Jailhouse Rock” tell the history of a young man who is cast into jail for bring into being a scene at a party, but soon becomes the life of the party within the confine of the place of captivity walls. The song catch the thorough spirit of youth culture in the 1950s, with its singable melody and energetic rhythm.
Upon its release, “Jailhouse Rock” became an immediate hit, topping the charts in many countries and freezes Elvis Presley’s status as the King of Rock and Roll. Its favor was further boosted by Presley’s exciting achievement of the song in the film, which showcased his dynamic stage being there and charismatic personality.
Over the years, “Jailhouse Rock” has remained a timeless classic, continuing to fascinate audiences with its catching beat and indelible lyrics. It has been coated by numerous artists and featured in various forms of popular culture, glueing its place as one of the most exemplary songs in rock and roll history.
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 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, 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-