Born Graham Barnes in Nottingham England, Alvin Lee took up guitar at the age of thirteen. By the age of fifteen he had formed the group Jaybirds. Following in the footsteps of earlier beat groups such as the Beatles, the Jaybirds played the clubs in Hamburg, Germany to great local acclaim. On returning to London in 1966, the group changed its name to Ten Years After.
Ten Years After scored hits with many albums and became a popular touring band. The band gained note in America after their appearance at Woodstock in 1969.
Lee's guitar work on ‘I’m Going Home’ on the 'Woodstock' album and film remains a standard for many rock guitarists to emulate.
Ten Years After played a mix of rock and blues tinged with jazz. In 1973, Lee left Ten Years After to pursue a solo career.
His first work was a collaborative effort with American gospel singer Mylon LeFevre on an album entitled On The Road To Freedom; other artists on the album included George Harrison, Mick Fleetwood and Steve Winwood. A year later he formed the band Alvin Lee & Company and released a double live album recorded at the Rainbow in London, In Flight.
Lee continued to record albums and play live until his death in 2013, thrilling audiences with his guitar virtuoso and nimble fingered fret work.
Having recorded over twenty albums, some of the key solo works Alvin Lee has recorded are:
1973 On The Road To Feedom
1974 In Flight
1975 Pump Iron
1976 Let it Rock
1978 Rocket Fuel
1979 Ride On
1980 Freefall
1981 RX5
1986 Detroit Diesel
1992 Zoom
1994 I Hear You Rockin
1996 Live In Vienna
2004 In Tennessee
2007 Saguitar
2012 Still On The Road To freedom
Official Website: Alvin Lee
You can also see Alvin Lee & Ten Years After and / or Alvin Lee & Co and / or Ten Years After and or Alvin Lee & Ten Years Later and / or The Alvin Lee Band on Last.fm.
Love The Way You Rock Me
Alvin Lee Lyrics
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Ooh, love the way you rock me - When you roll
Ain't misbehavin' - No, I'm by myself
Baby, ain't been layin' - With nobody else
Ooh, love the way you rock me
Love the way you rock me - When you roll
Ooh, yeah - Love bein' in the sway
Oooh, love the way you rock me - When you roll
Ooh, love the way you rock me - When you roll
The way you roll - Makes me feel alright
The way you rock'n'roll - Every night
Ooh, love the way you rock me
Love the way you rock me - When you roll
Ooh, yeah - Like bein' so fine
Oh, no - C'mon, show me mine
Oooh, love the way you rock me - When you roll
Ooh, love the way you rock me - When you roll
Ain't misbehavin' - No, I'm by myself
Baby, ain't been layin' - With nobody else
Ooh, love the way you rock me
Love the way you rock me - When you roll
The lyrics of Alvin Lee's "Love The Way You Rock Me" are a tribute to the pure joy of rock and roll. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the power and energy of the music, while the verses describe the pleasure and passion that it inspires in the performer. The opening lines, "Oooh, love the way you rock me - When you roll," set the tone for the rest of the song, as Lee uses simple, direct language that captures the essence of his feelings.
The second verse expands on this theme, as Lee declares his delight in being "in the sway" and "rocked away" by his lover's music. The lines "The way you roll - Makes me feel alright / The way you rock'n'roll - Every night" are classic examples of rock and roll lyrics, conveying a sense of abandon and ecstasy that is only possible through music.
The repetition of the chorus and the final verse is a testament to the enduring power of rock and roll as a form of expression and release. The lines "Ooh, yeah - Like bein' so fine / Oh, no - C'mon, show me mine" are both humorous and celebratory, capturing the playful, rebellious spirit of the genre.
Overall, Alvin Lee's "Love The Way You Rock Me" is a song about the pure joy of rock and roll, and its ability to inspire and invigorate the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooh, love the way you rock me - When you roll
I deeply enjoy the way you move when you dance.
Ooh, love the way you rock me - When you roll
I deeply enjoy the way you move when you dance.
Ain't misbehavin' - No, I'm by myself
I'm not up to any mischief - I'm alone.
Baby, ain't been layin' - With nobody else
I haven't been intimate with anyone else but you.
Ooh, love the way you rock me
I truly love the way you make me feel.
Love the way you rock me - When you roll
I truly love the way you make me feel.
Ooh, yeah - Love bein' in the sway
I deeply enjoy being part of your rhythm and flow.
Ooh , yeah - Gonna rock me away
I'm looking forward to being taken away by your moves.
The way you roll - Makes me feel alright
Your dance moves make me feel happy and content.
The way you rock'n'roll - Every night
Your dance moves are a part of our nightly routine.
Ooh, love the way you rock me
I truly love the way you make me feel.
Love the way you rock me - When you roll
I truly love the way you make me feel.
Ooh, yeah - Like bein' so fine
I feel wonderful when I'm with you.
Oh, no - C'mon, show me mine
Let me see how good you can make me feel.
Oooh, love the way you rock me - When you roll
I truly love the way you make me feel.
Ooh, love the way you rock me - When you roll
I truly love the way you make me feel.
Ain't misbehavin' - No, I'm by myself
I'm not up to any mischief - I'm alone.
Baby, ain't been layin' - With nobody else
I haven't been intimate with anyone else but you.
Ooh, love the way you rock me
I truly love the way you make me feel.
Love the way you rock me - When you roll
I truly love the way you make me feel.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALVIN LEE
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