The Velvet Underground – Rock And Roll

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Jenny said
When she was just five years old
There was nothing happening at all
Every time she puts on a radio
There was a nothin' goin' down at all,
Not at all
Then one fine mornin'
She puts on a New York station
You know, she couldn't believe
What she heard at all
She started dancin'
To that fine fine music
You know her life
Was saved by rock 'n' roll
Despite all the amputations
You know you could just go out
And dance to a rock 'n' roll station

It was alright
It was allright
Hey baby, You know it was allright

Jenny said
When she was just by five years old
You know why parents gonna be the death of us all
Two TV sets and two Cadillac cars -
Well you know it ain't gonna help
Me at all
Then one fine mornin'
She turns on a New York station
She doesn't believe
What she hears at all
Ooh, She started dancin'
To that fine fine music
You know her life
Is saved by rock 'n' roll,
Despite all the computations
You could just dance
To a rock 'n' roll station

And baby it was alright
And it was alright
Hey it was alright
Hey here she comes now!
Jump! Jump!

It was alright

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Track duration: 04:46

"Rock and Roll" as written by Rick Derringer

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, EMI Music Publishing

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    General Comment:I dare you to listen to this and not dance. Or sing along.
    Flag 3wolveshirton April 21, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:On the loaded 2 disc, there's a great demo for this that's very laid back. Definitely worth a look for, as the other demos are fantastic.
    Flag welshman217on December 26, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:what the fuck, why so few comments? definitely one of my favourite songs by the velvets, maybe even my favourite although stephanie says and the peel slowly and see version of ride into the sun are sick too.
    Flag kthxbion November 19, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:This song is considered by many, including myself, to be the start of many great bands today. This song was also quoted and played on the game Civilization IV when you get get the technology of Raido and you complete the project of Rock 'n' Roll. And if anyone is wondering, my life was saved my Rock 'n' Roll many times.
    Flag blackpheonix7on September 02, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Actually the Jane's Cover is on the self titled album along with a nice "Sympathy For The Devil" cover >:]
    Flag Loki27on August 03, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:hello, i was wondering if someone could send me this song... i accidently erased all my songs on my ipod, so... it would make me very happy :)
    Flag mandarin_502on July 30, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:This is more than just a song it's an opiate for the mind to escape from the dulldrum of life and rock to something that truly is one of the greatest rock songs ever made from an underappreciated legendary band.
    Flag floydian18on May 03, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:truly awesome song :D
    Phish does a spectacular cover as well
    Flag lzphishheadon April 06, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:jane's addiction does a really good cover of this, i think you can find it on "strays". fantastic song.
    Flag aceofhearts1on February 07, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:i love this song live
    Flag rufiohaspanon November 27, 2006   Link

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