He has played with many bands during the 35 years that he has been in the world of music. He gives guitar lessons at the Shenandoah Music Store, works as a studio musician, and repairs guitars.
He is also a consultant to Pritchard Amps.
He has released two CDs. Recent performances include stints with Dan Aykroyd, Skunk Baxter and Catfish Hodge, along with appearances at local blues festivals.
Rock And Roll
Phil Zuckerman Lyrics
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Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
(Rock n' roll!)
Singin' with you.
Singin' with you.
Singin' with you (Uh!)
Oh my gosh!
(Rock n' roll!)
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rude boy bass, mash up the place
Singin' with you.
Singin' with you.
Singin' with you.
You can eat shit and fuckin'
And fuck you.
(Rock n' roll!)
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
Rock n' roll.
I'm Ben Taylor, rock n' roll.
Good people, good times, right on.
Rock n' roll, Kid Smith is fun to say
Kid Smith, yeah!
Kid Smith will take you to the mountain!
Rock n' roll!
You have technicians here, making noise.
No one is a musician.
They are not artists because no one can play the guitar.
The song "Rock and Roll" by Phil Zuckerman starts off with a repeating chorus of "Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll." It emphasizes the community aspect of music and how it can bring people together. The repetition of "rock n' roll" reinforces the idea that this is a song about the genre and its power to connect people.
The second part of the song includes some playful and irreverent lyrics that reflect the rebellious spirit of rock n' roll. The line "Rude boy bass, mash up the place" suggests a subversive attitude towards authority and rules. The lyrics "You can eat shit and fuckin' / And fuck you" are explicit and confrontational, challenging societal norms and expectations.
Overall, the song celebrates the joy and unity that come with playing and listening to rock n' roll. It also celebrates the rebellious and free-spirited nature of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello again, to all my friends, together we can play some rock n' roll.
Welcome back, dear comrades! Let's make music together!
Rock n' roll.
Rock and roll!
Singin' with you.
I'm singing with you!
Oh my gosh!
Wow!
Rude boy bass, mash up the place
The bass is loud and intense!
Singin' with you.
I'm singing with you!
You can eat shit and fuckin'
I don't care what you do or say!
And fuck you.
I don't like you!
Rock n' roll.
Rock and roll!
I'm Ben Taylor, rock n' roll.
I'm Ben Taylor, and I'm all about rock and roll!
Good people, good times, right on.
We're having a good time with good people!
Rock n' roll, Kid Smith is fun to say
Kid Smith is a fun name to say when talking about rock and roll!
Kid Smith, yeah!
Yeah, Kid Smith!
Kid Smith will take you to the mountain!
Kid Smith's music will take you on a journey!
You have technicians here, making noise.
There are people here making noise but they are not true musicians.
No one is a musician.
No one here is a real musician.
They are not artists because no one can play the guitar.
If you can't play the guitar, you're not a real artist.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, John Bonham
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