The first member to leave was Bill Church, who was later replaced by Alan Fitzgerald for the band's second (and final album) with Hagar on vocals that they titled 'Paper Money' (Warner Bros., 1974). After departing, Hagar released a succession of solo albums in the mid-to-late 70s and early 80s (often with the remaining members of Montrose) as well as a one-off live album with the band Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve. He joined Van Halen in the mid 1980s. As a band Montrose released a further two albums on Warner Brothers, Warner Brothers Presents ...Montrose (1975) and Jump on It, both featuring Bob James on vocals, and new member Jim Alcivar on keyboards. On Jump On It Fitzgerald was replaced on bass by Randy Jo Hobbs.
Whilst Montrose failed to make the kind of impact their pioneering early work merited, they have nonetheless influenced a whole generation of hard rock and metal bands. A rare snatch of their brilliance as a stage band can be heard in the Barbara Striesand film 'A Star is Born' (1976), which features an unseen Montrose hammering out a scintillating version of one of their greatest songs, Rock Candy, as Streisand arrives backstage.
Prior to forming the band Ronnie Montrose, had been a successful session musician (playing, along with Bill Church on Van Morrison's 1971 Tupelo Honey album, also produced by Ted Templeman, and on albums by Beaver & Krause and Herbie Hancock). He was also a member of The Edgar Winter Band, playing on such hit singles as 'Free Ride', which was from the best-selling album 'They Only Come Out at Night' (1972). The guitarist later formed another band in the hard rock mould in the early 1980s, named Gamma, who featured Denny Carmassi, of the original Montrose band and late of Sammy Hagar's band, Jim Alcivar from Montrose, and a Scottish singer named Davey Pattison.
In its original incarnation, Gamma released several albums on Elektra records ('Gamma 1', 'Gamma 2', and 'Gamma 3') before splitting.
The original Montrose line-up reuinited on Sammy Hagar's Marching to Mars (1997) performing "Leaving the Warmth of the Womb" and on stage as an encore at a few Sammy concerts in 2003 and 2005.
Those with sharp ears heard the FM rock radio staple "Rock Candy" on an episode of "My Name Is Earl" in 2008 on NBC.
Good Rockin' Tonight
Montrose Lyrics
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Have you heard the news?
There's good rockin' tonight
I said have you heard the news?
There's good rockin' tonight
I'm gonna squeeze you baby just as tight as I can
Tonight you're gonna know I'm a mighty, mighty man
Have you heard the news?
I'm gonna meet you in the alley out behind the barn
Don't be afraid, I'll do you no harm
Bring along your tap dancin' shoes,
Tonight I'm gonna rock away all your blues
Have you heard the news
There's good rockin' tonight, oh yeah
Oh yes, rockin' tonight
Let down your hair, let's have some fun
Not just a few, but everyone
Clap your hands and stomp your feet
Get your self up off your seat
Have you heard the news?
There's good rockin' tonight
There's good rockin' right here tonight
I feel so good, and I feel so good oh yeah tonight
Good rockin' oh yeah, uh, feels so good tonight
Oh there's good rockin', there's good rockin' tonight, oh yeah
And I feel so good, feel so good tonight
"Good Rockin' Tonight" is a classic rock and roll song that has been covered by numerous artists over the years. The song is about a man who is excited to share the news that there's going to be some great music and dancing tonight. The singer promises to have a good time with his partner and "squeeze" her "as tight as [he] can." He invites her to meet him behind the barn, promising not to harm her, and to "rock away all [her] blues."
The song is full of energy and enthusiasm for music and dancing, and captures the spirit of the early rock and roll era. The lyrics are simple but effective, conveying the excitement and joy of a night of good music and good company. The song's catchy beat and upbeat tempo make it a classic party song that still gets people dancing today.
Line by Line Meaning
One time
Let's get ready to party
Have you heard the news?
Did you hear about the amazing thing that's happening tonight?
There's good rockin' tonight
We're going to experience some incredible music tonight
I'm gonna squeeze you baby just as tight as I can
I'm going to hold you close because I love you
Tonight you're gonna know I'm a mighty, mighty man
Tonight, I'm going to show you how strong and powerful I really am
I'm gonna meet you in the alley out behind the barn
Let's go to a secret place to have some fun
Don't be afraid, I'll do you no harm
You have nothing to fear, you're safe with me
Bring along your tap dancin' shoes
Come prepared to dance and have fun
Tonight I'm gonna rock away all your blues
I'll make all your worries disappear with great music and dancing
Oh yes, rockin' tonight
Yes! We're finally going to have an amazing time
Let down your hair, let's have some fun
Relax and enjoy the party
Not just a few, but everyone
Everyone is invited to have a good time
Clap your hands and stomp your feet
Let's make some noise and enjoy the music
Get your self up off your seat
Get up and dance!
There's good rockin' tonight, oh yeah
The great music continues!
I feel so good, and I feel so good oh yeah tonight
I'm really enjoying myself tonight
Good rockin' oh yeah, uh, feels so good tonight
Great music feels amazing tonight
Oh there's good rockin', there's good rockin' tonight, oh yeah
The music tonight is incredible
And I feel so good, feel so good tonight
I'm really, really enjoying myself tonight
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Roy Brown
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