Original members were Gert Lengstrand (vocals), Bjarne Lundquist, Göran Liljeblad, Håkan Liljeblad och Lars Larsson.
The group made a breakthrough with Säkkinjärven Polka in 1963. Hit songs such as Diggety Doggety, Mule Skinner Blues and Rockin' Robin followed. Singer Gert Lengstrand left the group in 1966, and since then the band began development towards playing dansband music. Robert Löfvendahl became the new singer in 1969. The same year, the band had a Svensktoppen number one hit with "Tusen öars land". In 1970, Ove Pilebo began as singer and Streaplers became one of Sweden's most popular dansbands, with 225 concerts. As a dansband, they had many Svensktoppen hits, like "Valentino", "Jag har en dröm" and "Till min kära", which during the period 1995-1997 was on the list for 73 weeks, 22 of the hits made first place.
Today, the twins Håkan an Göran are the only original members. The other members are Kenny Samuelsson, Anders Larsson (taking over when Lasse Larsson left the band, Anders is Lasse's brother's son) and Kjetil Granli
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Rock 'N' Roll Music
Streaplers Lyrics
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Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock 'n' roll music
If you wanna dance with me
Yeah, if you wanna dance with me
Unless they try to play it too darn fast
And change the beauty of the melody
Until it sounds just like a symphony
That's why I go for that rock 'n' roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock 'n' roll music
If you wanna dance with me
Yeah, if you wanna dance with me
I took my loved one over 'cross the tracks
So she could her my man a whalin' sax
I must admit they have a rockin' band
Man they were goin' like a hurricane
That's why I go for that rock 'n' roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock'n'roll music
If you wanna dance with me
Yeah, if you wanna dance with me
Way down South they gave a jubilee
Them country folks they had a jamboree
They're drinkin' home, brew from a wooden cup
The folks dancin' got all shook up
And started playin' that rock 'n' roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock'n' roll music
If you wanna dance with me
Yeah, if you wanna dance with me
"Rock 'N' Roll Music" by Streaplers is a tribute to the genre of music that has come to define the 20th century. The lyrics express a love for the raw energy, simple structure, and unforgettable melodies of rock 'n' roll. The singer makes it clear that he doesn't have any problems with other genres of music, such as modern jazz, but he loves rock 'n' roll because it has a back beat that you can't lose, and you can dance to it any old time you want.
The second verse of the song talks about the beauty of melody and how modern jazz can sometimes overcomplicate it. The simplicity of rock 'n' roll music is what makes it so appealing to the singer. The rest of the lyrics talk about how rock 'n' roll music is loved all over the world and how people of different cultures have embraced it. Whether it's a band playing in a club or a country jubilee, rock 'n' roll music has the power to get people dancing and bring them together.
Overall, "Rock 'N' Roll Music" is a celebration of a genre of music that has proven to be timeless. It's a tribute to the energy and passion that rock 'n' roll brings to people's lives, and it's a reminder that sometimes the simplest things in life are the most memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Just, let me hear some of that rock 'n' roll music
I really want to listen to some good old rock 'n' roll music right now.
Any old way you choose it
You can listen to it however you want, whatever style you prefer.
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
The music has a steady and infectious beat that you can't resist moving to.
Any old time you use it
You can listen to it anytime, anywhere and it'll sound great.
It's gotta be rock 'n' roll music
The only kind of music that will do is rock 'n' roll.
If you wanna dance with me
If you feel like cutting a rug, I'm down to dance with you.
I have no kick against modern jazz
I don't have anything against modern jazz, it's just not my favorite.
Unless they try to play it too darn fast
As long as the music isn't played at an excessive speed.
And change the beauty of the melody
As long as they don't mess with the melody which is what makes the music unique and special.
Until it sounds just like a symphony
When modern jazz is played too fast or the melody is changed, it loses its distinctive sound and instead sounds like any other type of music.
I took my loved one over 'cross the tracks
I went with my significant other to the other side of town where the music scene is great.
So she could hear my man a whalin' sax
So she could listen to the amazing saxophone player who was performing there.
I must admit they have a rockin' band
I have to confess that the band was really talented and played awesome music.
Man they were goin' like a hurricane
The band was playing so well and with so much energy, it was like a storm of music.
Way down South they gave a jubilee
Down south, they threw a big party with a lot of music and dancing.
Them country folks they had a jamboree
The locals had a lively celebration and danced to their favorite tunes.
They're drinkin' home, brew from a wooden cup
The people were drinking homemade beer from wooden cups, which is the local specialty.
The folks dancin' got all shook up
The dancers were so caught up in the music, they were getting really excited and exuberant.
And started playin' that rock 'n' roll music
They began playing some foot-tapping rock 'n' roll music and everyone started dancing wildly.
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Written by: Rick James, Alonzo Herbert Miller, Mc Hammer
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