About the song
**Jailhouse Rock**! Just the name conjures up images of youthful exuberance, rebellion, and of course, the electrifying **Elvis Presley**. This isn’t just a song; it’s a cultural touchstone, a vibrant snapshot of a time when rock and roll was beginning to truly shake the foundations of popular music.
Released in 1957, “**Jailhouse Rock**” quickly ascended the charts, cementing **Elvis’s** status as the undisputed king of rock and roll. But more than just a hit record, this song became synonymous with the film of the same name, a cinematic vehicle that amplified **Elvis’s** charisma and rebellious spirit to a fever pitch.
The song itself is a masterpiece of its time. The driving rhythm, the infectious melody, and **Elvis’s** unmistakable vocals all combine to create an experience that is both exhilarating and timeless. It’s a song that invites you to get up and dance, to let loose and embrace the sheer joy of rock and roll.
But beyond the catchy tune and **Elvis’s** captivating performance, “**Jailhouse Rock**” also represents a significant moment in cultural history. It captures the spirit of a generation on the cusp of change, a generation eager to break free from the constraints of the past and embrace a new era of freedom and self-expression.
So, whether you’re a longtime fan who remembers the song’s initial release or a newcomer eager to discover the roots of rock and roll, “**Jailhouse Rock**” is sure to captivate and entertain. It’s a testament to the enduring power of music and the indelible legacy of **Elvis Presley**, the man who dared to challenge the status quo and in the process, changed the course of popular culture forever.”
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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 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-
