It was the smoggy late Fifties and I was a kid

On black and white TV home-made jive lacked soul

Then a second-hand gramophone turned up

Forty fives from the States brought rock and roll

Rock Street was cobbled and motors were few

Novel chords beat the hell out of the fog

Sung by Elvis,Little Richard, Brenda Lee

Rhythm and blues licked alive by a Hound Dog

Ele...

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Eric is an intern, yes he’s doing this for free
headset wrapped around hot ears
counting all the crates of beers
ripped jeans show his puny knee.

Backstage riders take the piss!
Clipboard says an item’s amiss
The schedule’s tight; he’s been up all night
Too late to get it to the concert site!

Budgets are exceeded; the helipad’s all booked
Dressing rooms are ready; just hope it’s overl...

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Take me back to Rock and Roll,

To that music in my soul,

To the music that was ours

When we were young.

It hasn't left me yet,

Gee babe, how could I forget

Any Rock and Roll song

That was sung?

Take me back to Blueberry Hill,

Fats sure knew how to thrill,

To Buddy and the Crickets'

"Peggy Sue",

With Chuck and Jerry Lee,

Tha...

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