Dixieland Rock
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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Well, down in New Orleans at the Golden Goose
I grabbed a green-eyed dolly that was on the loose
Well, I dig that music "well," she said, "me too"
I said, "pretty baby, come on and let's do"

The Dixieland rock (Dixieland rock)
Well, the Dixieland rock (Dixieland rock)
Let your hair down, sugar shake it free
And do the Dixieland rock with me, hey, hey

With the blue light shining on her swinging hips
She got the drummer so nervous that he lost his sticks
The cornet player hit a note that's flat
The tromboner hit him while the poor cat sat

The Dixieland rock (Dixieland rock)
Well, the Dixieland rock (Dixieland rock)
Let your hair down, sugar shake it free
And do the Dixieland rock with me

I was all pooped out and when the clock struck four
But she said, "no, daddy, can't leave the floor"
She wore a clinging dress that fit so tight
She couldn't sit down so we danced all night

The Dixieland rock (Dixieland rock)
Well, the Dixieland rock (Dixieland rock)
Let your hair down sugar shake it free
And do the Dixieland rock with me




Let your hair down, sugar shake it
And do the Dixieland rock with me (Dixieland rock, Dixieland rock, Dixieland rock)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Dixieland Rock" by Elvis Presley seem to be about a wild night of dancing and music in New Orleans. The singer meets a woman at the Golden Goose, who shares his love for Dixieland music. They dance together, and the woman's moves are so impressive that even the drummer can't keep up. The song features details such as the blue light shining on the woman's hips, the flat note hit by the cornet player, and the woman's clinging dress. The singer wants to go home, but the woman insists on dancing all night, demonstrating her energy and passion for music and dance.


One could interpret the song as a celebration of the joy of music and movement, particularly in the context of the New Orleans jazz scene. The Dixieland style of jazz originated in the early 20th century in New Orleans and was characterized by a lively, upbeat tempo and a focus on collective improvisation. By singing about a night at a club where Dixieland music is played, Presley is paying tribute to this tradition.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, down in New Orleans at the Golden Goose
This song takes place in New Orleans, specifically at a bar/club called the Golden Goose.


I grabbed a green-eyed dolly that was on the loose
The singer meets a woman with green eyes who seems to be looking for some fun.


Well, I dig that music 'well,' she said, 'me too'
The singer and the woman both enjoy the music being played at the Golden Goose.


I said, 'pretty baby, come on and let's do'
The singer invites the woman to dance with him.


With the blue light shining on her swinging hips
The lighting in the bar makes the woman's hips look particularly noticeable as she dances.


She got the drummer so nervous that he lost his sticks
The woman's dancing is so captivating that the drummer loses his rhythm and drops his drumsticks.


The cornet player hit a note that's flat
One of the musicians plays a wrong note.


The tromboner hit him while the poor cat sat
Another musician (probably the trombonist) gets frustrated with the first musician and hits him while he's sitting down.


I was all pooped out and when the clock struck four
The singer is tired and it's getting late.


But she said, 'no, daddy, can't leave the floor'
The woman wants to keep dancing and doesn't want to leave the club just yet.


She wore a clinging dress that fit so tight
The woman is wearing a tight dress that shows off her figure.


She couldn't sit down so we danced all night
The tight dress is so restrictive that the woman can't even sit down, so they continue to dance all night.


Let your hair down, sugar shake it
The singer encourages the woman to let loose and have fun.


And do the Dixieland rock with me
The singer wants the woman to dance the Dixieland rock with him.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON SCHROEDER, BEVERLY ROSS, RACHEL FRANK

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@Wolfhoundersful

Well down in New Orleans at the Golden Goose
I grabbed a green-eyed dolly that was on the loose
Well I dig that music, well she said me too
I said pretty baby come on and let's do

The Dixieland rock
Well the Dixieland rock
Let your hair down sugar shake it free
And do the Dixieland rock with me

With the blue light shining on her swinging hips
She got the drummer so nervous that he lost his sticks
The cornet player hit a note that's flat
The tromboner hit him while the poor cat sat

The Dixieland rock
Well the Dixieland rock
Let your hair down sugar shake it free
And do the Dixieland rock with me

I was all pooped out and when the clock struck four
But she said no daddy can't leave the floor
She wore a clinging dress that fit so tight
She couldn't sit down so we danced all night

The Dixieland rock
Well the Dixieland rock
Let your hair down sugar shake it free
And do the Dixieland rock with me

Let your hair down sugar shake it free
And do the Dixieland rock with me



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@craigosborne8667

The king at his best !!! He’s rocking !!

@KJTrucks

Elvis shakes our hearts!

@maggieshome

Brilliant Elvis rocking love it

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Супер!!! Класс!!!Браво!!!

@LadyKnight72

I never noticed it before but seeing The Jordanaires playing the trombone, trumpet and clarinet is just too wild. That's one cool backup vocal group.

@Wolfhoundersful

Well down in New Orleans at the Golden Goose
I grabbed a green-eyed dolly that was on the loose
Well I dig that music, well she said me too
I said pretty baby come on and let's do

The Dixieland rock
Well the Dixieland rock
Let your hair down sugar shake it free
And do the Dixieland rock with me

With the blue light shining on her swinging hips
She got the drummer so nervous that he lost his sticks
The cornet player hit a note that's flat
The tromboner hit him while the poor cat sat

The Dixieland rock
Well the Dixieland rock
Let your hair down sugar shake it free
And do the Dixieland rock with me

I was all pooped out and when the clock struck four
But she said no daddy can't leave the floor
She wore a clinging dress that fit so tight
She couldn't sit down so we danced all night

The Dixieland rock
Well the Dixieland rock
Let your hair down sugar shake it free
And do the Dixieland rock with me

Let your hair down sugar shake it free
And do the Dixieland rock with me

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