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A nostalgic rock song from 1973 that asks \"Hey kid, rock and roll, rock on\". See the lyrics, songfacts, artistfacts, and comments from fans and musicians who cover or like this song.
The song features a slow-tempo vocal performance in C♯ minor, along with a minimalist, rhythm-driven instrumental accompaniment to Essex's vocal performance. The lyric pays homage to early rock-and-roll and its surrounding youth subculture, and notably to 1950s rebel James Dean.
- "On and On"
- August 1973
- 1973
- Glam rock
Learn the story behind the 1973 hit song \"Rock On\" by David Essex, a tribute to the early days of rock 'n' roll. Find out how it was used in movies, covered by other artists, and influenced by jingles and Indian music.
Rock On Lyrics. [Intro] Ooh. [Verse] Hey, did you rock and roll? Rock on, ooh, my soul. Hey, did you boogie too? Did ya? Hey, shout, summertime blues.
