Rock and Roll Shines On

“It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” is a song written and performed by American singer, composer, songwriter, and pianist Billy Joel, and on his album Glass Houses from 1980. It was at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the seventh biggest hit of 1980 according to American Top 40. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

“Old Time Rock and Roll” is a song written by George Jackson and Thomas E. Jones III, with un-credited lyrics by American singer, songwriter, and musician Bob Seger. It was recorded by Seger, and on this tenth album Stranger in Town, and released as a single in 1979. It has been referenced as Seger’s favorite song. The song gained renewed popularity in 1983 when it was featured in the movie “Risky Business.” The song was listed as one of the Songs of the Century in 2001.

“I Love Rock ’n’ Roll was written by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker. It was first recorded by The Arrows, a British rock band in 1975. In 1981 a cover version was recorded by American singer, guitarist, record producer, and actress Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and released as a single from the album by the same name. It became Jett’s highest-charting hit and rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the number 3 song for 1982. The RIAA certified it Platinum and Jett’s version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016.

“It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It)” is the lead single from English rock band The Rolling Stones' 1974 album It’s Only Rock and Roll. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and it made it to the Top Ten on the UK charts and the Top 20 in the US.

“Rock and Roll Music” is a song written and recorded by American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Chuck Berry. It is one of his most popular and enduring compositions. This 1964 song charted Top 10 in the US. It reached number six on Billboard magazine’s R&B Singles chart and number eight on the Hot 100 chart before the end of the year. In 2004 Berry’s version of this song was listed as number 128 on the list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” It is also included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s list of the “500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll.”

“Rock and Roll Never Forgets” is a song written by American singer and songwriter Bob Seger. It is on his ninth album Night Moves from 1976. The song was released as the third and final single from the album in early 1977. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is a staple of classic rock radio.

“Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through” is a song written by American composer Jim Steinman and is featured on his 1981 album Bad for Good. In 1994 the song was recorded by American singer Meat Loaf and is the third single from his album Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell.

“Rock ‘n’ Roll Is King” is a song written and performed by the English rock band Electric Light Orchestra ELO and released as a single from their 1983 album Secret Messages. It features a violin solo by Mik Kaminski.

Finally, in conclusion, I offer you “We Will Rock You” by the British rock band Queen. The song was on their 1977 album News of the World and is ranked at number 330 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” The song is also at number 146 on the Songs of the Century list and inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Since its release, the song has been covered, remixed, sampled, parodied, and used by recording artists, TV shows, movies, and other media sources worldwide.