Kid Rock is no stranger to the country genre. Having seen success with several country singles over the years, his latest effort “American Rock ‘n Roll” blends the singer’s love for country, rock and soul music.
On “American Rock ‘n Roll,” the singer paints the picture of a perfect night for two teenagers in love. A late night ride to pick up his girl, it’s easy for the listener to visualize the scene Kid Rock is setting.
“Midnight riding in my old two seater rolling down the boulevard / Headlights shining on rusty fences as I pass the rail yard / Black leather jacket on a Friday night / Fire up the lighter and a Lucky Strike,” he sings on the song’s first verse.
Kid Rock’s gravely singing accompanied by steady percussion, wavering guitar riffs and sultry piano impress while additional backing singers gives the feel of a gospel choir. Meanwhile, the song is full of heart and soul thanks to Rock’s believable singing. Additional name checks of songs by Lou Reed, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins flush out the feel-good song.
Did You Know? Kid Rock has had several songs chart on the country charts including “All Summer Long” (No. 4), “Picture” with Sheryl Crow (No. 21), “Po-Dunk” (No. 27) and “Tennessee Mountain Top” (No. 36).
Kid Rock’s “American Rock ‘n Roll” Lyrics:
Midnight riding in my old two seater rolling down the boulevard / Headlights shining on rusty fences as I pass the rail yard / Black leather jacket on a Friday night / Fire up the lighter and a Lucky Strike / The radio’s saying “Take a walk on the wild side” / And it’s got me feeling like…
Chorus:
Go wide open it’s a pedal down kind of a thing / Little bit of Motown smooth / A little bit of Memphis Blues / A sweet emotion raining all over me / Give me that heart and that soul / American rock ‘n roll
I can see the banner on the courthouse flying proud red, white, and blue / I can see her waiving on the corner smiling cause she feels just like I do / Now she’s sitting right next to me / Everything’s how it oughta be / Being young in the land of the free / And she’s got me feeling like…
Go wide open it’s a pedal down kind of a thing / A little bit of “Folsom Blues” / A little gangster smooth / A sweet emotion raining all over me / Give me that heart and that soul / American rock ‘n roll
Midnight riding in my old two seater rolling down the boulevard / Headlights shining on rusty fences as I pass the rail yard / And it’s got me feeling like…
Go wide open it’s a pedal down kind of a thing / A little bit of Delta Blues / A little “Blue Suede Shoes” / A sweet emotion raining all over me / Give me that heart and that soul / American rock ‘n roll
American rock ‘n roll
American rock ‘n roll
American rock ‘n roll
This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com
