Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock
“Jailhouse Rock” is a rock and roll song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for the 1957 film of the same name. It was recorded by Elvis Presley and released as a single by RCA Victor on September 24, 1957. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one in the UK Singles Chart. It has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Background and composition
“Jailhouse Rock” was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The song was inspired by a real-life incident in which Leiber was arrested for vagrancy. He was taken to jail, where he witnessed a group of inmates singing and dancing. Leiber was struck by the energy and excitement of the scene, and he decided to write a song about it.
The song’s lyrics tell the story of a man who is sentenced to jail for a crime he did not commit. While in jail, he learns to play the guitar and starts a band with the other inmates. The song ends with the man being released from jail and starting a new life as a rock and roll star.
Recording and production
“Jailhouse Rock” was recorded at the Radio Recorders studio in Hollywood, California, on April 30, 1957. The song was produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
The recording features Elvis Presley on vocals. Presley’s vocals are passionate and energetic, and they perfectly convey the excitement of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Jailhouse Rock” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
- The song was inspired by a real-life incident in which Leiber was arrested for vagrancy.
- The song was recorded at the Radio Recorders studio in Hollywood, California, on April 30, 1957.
- The song was produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one in the UK Singles Chart.
- The song has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
- “Jailhouse Rock” has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen.