British band Status Quo recorded their own, heavier, arrangement of Fogerty's song for their 1977 album Rockin' All Over the World.
Rockin' All Over The World
John Fogerty Lyrics
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Well, a-here-ee-yup, a-here-ee-yup, a-here we go,
Four in the mornin', justa hittin' the road,
Here we go-oh! Rockin' all over the world! Yeah.
Well, a-geedeeup, a-geedeeup, a-get away,
We're goin' crazy, and we're goin' today, here we go-oh!
Rockin' all over the world!
Well I like it, I like it, I like it, I like it,
I la-la-like it, la-la-la, here we go-oh! Rockin' all over the world!
Yeah! Yeah!
Well, I'm gonna tell your Mama what your Daddy do,
He come out of the night with your dancin' shoes,
Here we go-oh! Rockin' all over the world! Yeah.
[Chorus x5]
The lyrics to John Fogerty's anthem "Rockin' All Over The World" encapsulate the excitement and energy of a rock and roll tour. The opening "Oooh! Ah!" sets the tone for the driving beat and exhilarating sound that follow. The first verse begins with the image of hitting the road at four in the morning, almost as if the band cannot contain their excitement and must leave immediately. The repetition of "here we go-oh" emphasizes the urgency and anticipation of the moment.
The chorus serves as a declaration of the band's love for rock and roll and their excitement to share it with the world. The repetition of "I like it" turns the phrase into a chant or mantra, reinforcing the idea of rock and roll as a way of life. The final verse adds a playful touch, suggesting that the band's music is not just for them, but something they want to share with the listener's parents as well.
Overall, "Rockin' All Over The World" is a celebration of the joy and abandon of rock and roll music. The repetition of phrases and simple, repetitive lyrics mirror the hypnotic energy of the driving beat, while the final verse adds a touch of humor to the otherwise straightforward song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooh! Ah!
Expression of excitement and anticipation.
Well, a-here-ee-yup, a-here-ee-yup, a-here we go,
Getting ready to hit the road.
Four in the mornin', justa hittin' the road,
Leaving early in the morning for a road trip.
Here we go-oh! Rockin' all over the world! Yeah.
Excitement for the upcoming adventure and the thrill of traveling around the world.
Well, a-geedeeup, a-geedeeup, a-get away,
Encouraging and urging the singer and the team to get going.
We're goin' crazy, and we're goin' today, here we go-oh!
An enthusiastic statement of the team's excitement to begin the adventure and willingness to go all in.
Rockin' all over the world!
Expressing the excitement for the adventure and exploring the world.
[Chorus:]
Repetition of a catchy phrase that encapsulates the overall theme and spirit of the song.
Well I like it, I like it, I like it, I like it,
Expressing the singer's enthusiasm for the adventure and the desire to do it again and again.
I la-la-like it, la-la-la, here we go-oh! Rockin' all over the world!
The singer's love for the road trip and desire to continue experiencing the world.
Yeah! Yeah!
Expression of excitement and enthusiasm for the adventure.
Well, I'm gonna tell your Mama what your Daddy do,
Promising to share the exciting story of the adventure with others.
He come out of the night with your dancin' shoes,
Describing the singer's carefree and wild spirit during the adventure.
Here we go-oh! Rockin' all over the world! Yeah.
Expressing excitement and joy for the adventure and exploration of the world.
[Chorus x5]
Reiteration of the catchphrase emphasizing the theme of the song - the excitement and joy of exploring the world.
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Written by: John Fogerty
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@klausf8491
Das war meine Zeit - CCR. Was haben wir diesen Song rauf und runter gespielt. Klasse!
@garystolworthy3365
Who doesn't like Fogerty??? Nobody comes close to him. Others have covered his songs like proud Mary, but nobody does it like he does. He was and is the Meat and potatos of Credence, he wrote, performed and did all the vocals of all the songs
@angelaallen340
What energy
@felixmadison5736
THIS SONG ROCKS, JUST LIKE JOHN!!!! If this song doesn't get you dancing around the house nothing will! Just imagine the big hole there would be in rock n roll history without John Fogerty!
@shaunatkinson22
I'm a massive Quo fan and this is one of my favourites. I like this version as well. A great song
@howardbrown671
John fogerty wrote it put music to it Status Quo did a cover.
@garystolworthy3365
This is not a version of the song, he wrote it and recorded it. An artist can't cover his own song???
@nickdrake5611
@@garystolworthy3365 For those who don't know, he actually wasn't allowed to play his stuff for decades due to a well-known legal dispute against Fantasy Records. Meanwhile, Quo did a very decent cover which was oftenly seen as a reivindication of Fogerty's breached rights.
@lukagovorcin3610
THAT IS HIS SONG NOT STATUS QUO! BUT THIS SONG CAN NEVER GIVE YOU DEPRESSION ONLY FANTASTIC SPIRIT FROM THE HEART ❤️ BUMPS
@gibbyschannel1182
This is better than the studio version in my opinion