Born John Lewis Carrell (Carrell was printed incorrectly as Carroll on the record label), Carroll began recording for Decca Records in the middle of the 1950s as Johnny Carroll & His Hot rocks. He released several singles, but none of them saw significant success, though they are now critically acclaimed. His records were eclipsed by the success of other rockabilly and early rock & roll musicians such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash.
His career ended toward the end of the 1950s, but he made a comeback in 1974 with a Gene Vincent tribute song. He continued to record well into the 1980s. For many years he was connected with the Cellar Club in Ft Worth, Texas and other Cellar Clubs around Texas. He died of liver failure on January 13, 1995, and is buried in his hometown of Godley, Texas. In 1996 a 33-track reissue of his early recordings was released as Rock Baby Rock It: 1955-1960.
Hot Rock
Johnny Carroll Lyrics
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Rockin' and a-rollin' needs a-kissin' and a-hug
Get out n' rock!
Hot rock!
Hot rock! Let's a-rock and a-roll tonight
Well, wrap your arms around this flame
Cat, you should already know this game
Hot rock! Well, rock a-baby, hold me tight
Get it Davy, let's rock, rock!
Yeah!
Well, come on here, baby, one more time
We're changin' these a-records with my last dime
Hot rock! Yeah, hot rock!
Well, hot rock! When we're rockin', let's do it right
Well, pour it on, baby, pour it on good
You come over like gangbusters would
Hot rock! Yeah, hot rock!
Hot rock! Scarin' and buggin' don't bite
With all your body, all your soul
Don't break the hold, just rock and roll
Hot rock! Yeah, hot rock!
Hot rock! Let's rock and roll tonight
Well, pour it on, baby, pour it on good
You come over like gangbusters would
Hot rock! Hot rock!
Hot rock! Scarin' and buggin' don't bite
Well, let's rock! rock, rock, rock!
Hot rock! rock, rock, rock!
Hot rock! Well, hot rock, rock!
Oh, rock! Let's rock and roll tonight!
The lyrics to Johnny Carroll's song "Hot Rock" are essentially an invitation to his partner to come and dance with him. The use of the phrase "hot rock" throughout the song is a reference to the style of music they will be dancing to - rock and roll - and implies that they will be dancing vigorously and passionately. The repetition of the phrase "let's rock and roll tonight" reinforces this idea.
Carroll asks his partner to "wrap your arms around this flame," which suggests that the dance they will be doing will be intense and fiery. The line "with all your body, all your soul, don't break the hold, just rock and roll" further emphasizes the idea that they will be completely absorbed in the dance.
The song's upbeat melody and driving rhythm also underscore the sense of energy and enthusiasm implicit in the lyrics. Overall, "Hot Rock" is a simple but effective encapsulation of the spirit of early rock and roll, which celebrated youth, rebellion, and the joys of dancing and having a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, come on baby and shove the rug
Let's start dancing and move the rug out of the way
Rockin' and a-rollin' needs a-kissin' and a-hug
Dancing is more fun when you kiss and hug
Get out n' rock!
Let's dance!
Hot rock!
The music is hot and good
Hot rock! Let's a-rock and a-roll tonight
Let's dance to the hot music tonight
Well, wrap your arms around this flame
Embrace the excitement and energy of the moment
Cat, you should already know this game
You should be familiar with how to have fun and dance
Hot rock! Hot rock!
The music is really good and hot
Well, rock a-baby, hold me tight
Let's dance closely and have a good time
Get it Davy, let's rock, rock!
Let's dance together and have fun
Well, come on here, baby, one more time
Let's dance one more time
We're changin' these a-records with my last dime
We're putting on different music and enjoying it with the last of my money
Hot rock! Yeah, hot rock!
The music is really good and hot
Well, hot rock! When we're rockin', let's do it right
Let's dance properly and really enjoy the music
Well, pour it on, baby, pour it on good
Keep dancing and having a good time
You come over like gangbusters would
You're really enthusiastic and energized
Hot rock! Yeah, hot rock!
The music is really good and hot
Hot rock! Scarin' and buggin' don't bite
Don't be afraid to dance and have a good time
With all your body, all your soul
Dance with your whole body and soul
Don't break the hold, just rock and roll
Don't stop dancing, keep going
Hot rock! Yeah, hot rock!
The music is really good and hot
Hot rock! Let's rock and roll tonight
Let's dance to the hot music tonight
Well, let's rock! rock, rock, rock!
Let's dance!
Hot rock! rock, rock, rock!
The music is really good and hot
Hot rock! Well, hot rock, rock!
The music is really good and hot
Oh, rock! Let's rock and roll tonight!
Let's dance to the hot music tonight
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DimitrisTsamourtzis
Well come on baby, shove the rug
Rockin' and a-rollin' beats a-kissin' and a-huggin'
Hot rock, hot rock, hot rock, let's rock and roll tonight
Well wrap your arms around this frame
I guess you should already know this game
Hot rock, hot rock, hot rock
Well now rockabilly baby, hold me tight
(Git it gal, let's rock, rockl)
Well come on now baby, one more time
We're diggin' these records with my last dime
Hot rock, yeah hot rock, well hot rock
When we're rockin' let's do it right
Well throw on baby, throw it good
You come on like gangbusters would
Hot rock, yeah hot rock, hot rock
With all your body, all your soul
Don't wait or hold, just rock and roll
Hot rock, yeah hot rock, hot rock
Let's rock and roll tonight
@rockabillygone
awesome channel Nice to see people keeping these tunes, the true genesis of all music today, alive.
@chaplin829
THIS REAL ROCK & ROLL!THE GREAT JOHNNY CARROLL!! LOVE IT!!!
@jonsantos9816
Johnny Carroll was the real deal!
@denisstievenard5743
Cette musique est immortelle !!!
@darksam123456
rockabilly...que bueno es esto......es muy alegre y positivo.
@DimitrisTsamourtzis
Well come on baby, shove the rug
Rockin' and a-rollin' beats a-kissin' and a-huggin'
Hot rock, hot rock, hot rock, let's rock and roll tonight
Well wrap your arms around this frame
I guess you should already know this game
Hot rock, hot rock, hot rock
Well now rockabilly baby, hold me tight
(Git it gal, let's rock, rockl)
Well come on now baby, one more time
We're diggin' these records with my last dime
Hot rock, yeah hot rock, well hot rock
When we're rockin' let's do it right
Well throw on baby, throw it good
You come on like gangbusters would
Hot rock, yeah hot rock, hot rock
With all your body, all your soul
Don't wait or hold, just rock and roll
Hot rock, yeah hot rock, hot rock
Let's rock and roll tonight
@rockarocky1384
✨Great Classic !!!
@yanpar6069
Toujours magnifique
@thesmithchannel6192
great song love this song just to good
@lionelpomar7188
Que dire de Johnny Carroll que du EXCELLENT!!!