Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers had moderate success in 1986 with their independently released album, Walkin' On the Water. The band's national major-label debut came when Columbia Records released Rumble in 1988, followed by Guitar Trouble in 1990. A third album was recorded, but the label chose not to release it. Conwell has made that available on his website.
Conwell can still be found doing solo gigs in the Philadelphia area, and in November 2010 and October 2013, he reunited with the Young Rumblers for reunion shows at the Blockley in University City, Philadelphia. On May 10, 2014, he reunited with the Young Rumblers for a show at the Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA, formerly the 23 East Cabaret, where they had played many years before. The opening act for this reunion was itself a reunion of the Philadelphia band Dynagroove, who has opened for Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers in the past.
Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers were scheduled to perform at the 2018 Hoagienation festival in Philadelphia on May 26, 2018.
In 2019, Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers released their fifth studio album, their first in nearly 30 years, Showboats and Grandstanders.
He is the brother of pro football player Joe Conwell.
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Rock With You
Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers Lyrics
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Like something someone way across the sea
Hey, what's that cartoon here with you and me?
[Chorus]
I wanna rock with you, I wanna rock with you
That's all I wanna do, I wanna rock with you
Smell the revolutions in the air
Hey pretty baby, once there's nothing going there
[Chorus]
I ain't no fighter, I'm just a lover, I never do you no wrong
Let's get together, we want another
And we'll do boogie too, we're counting it on
There's people starting all around the world
And front no pictures, we'll all syringe the pearls
I?m your big daddy, baby, you are my girl, I wanna rock with you
I ain't no fighter, I'm just a lover, I never do you no wrong
Let's get together, we want another
And we'll do boogie too, we're counting it on
There's people starting all around the world
And front no pictures, we'll all syringe the pearls
I'm your big daddy, baby, you are my girl
[Chorus x2]
The song "Rock With You" by Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers has a cheerful and upbeat sound which immediately lifts the mood of the listener. The lyrics talk about someone watching TV and listening to something about a revolution happening somewhere far away. However, the person is distracted by a cartoon that is playing with him or her. The chorus repeats that the person just wants to rock with someone and nothing else.
The next set of lyrics refers to a revolution in the air, but the singer just wants to party with his lover, and there is nothing going on there. The verse then repeats the chorus with a slight change in lyrics talking about how the singer is a lover, not a fighter, and he wants to have fun with his lover. The last verse again refers to a revolution happening worldwide, but the singer wants to be with his girl and rock with her.
Overall, the song is all about having fun and dancing with someone you love. The background music adds great energy to the song, and the singer's voice just complements the mood of the song. It's a perfect song to dance to at a party with your partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone?s shouting something on T.V.
There is noise coming from the television that someone is shouting, but it is indistinguishable.
Like something someone way across the sea
The noise on the television sounds like it is coming from far away, possibly from across the ocean.
Hey, what's that cartoon here with you and me?
The singer notices a cartoon playing on the television that seems to feature them and their companion.
I wanna rock with you, I wanna rock with you
That's all I wanna do, I wanna rock with you
The artist desires to dance with their companion, and that is the only thing they want at the moment.
Deep in the jungle, people, better beware
Smell the revolutions in the air
Hey pretty baby, once there's nothing going there
There are political upheavals happening in faraway locations, in areas like the jungle. Despite this, the artist reassures their companion that there is nothing to worry about right now.
I ain't no fighter, I'm just a lover, I never do you no wrong
Let's get together, we want another
And we'll do boogie too, we're counting it on
The singer is not a confrontational person, but one who loves and treats their companion well. They urge their companion to dance together, and they are confident they will do it well.
There's people starting all around the world
And front no pictures, we'll all syringe the pearls
I?m your big daddy, baby, you are my girl, I wanna rock with you
There are events happening worldwide, but they are not important compared to the relationship between the singer and their companion. The singer feels protective of their lover like a father would, and desires to dance with them.
I ain't no fighter, I'm just a lover, I never do you no wrong
Let's get together, we want another
And we'll do boogie too, we're counting it on
The artist repeats their earlier reassurance of being a lover rather than a fighter, and encourages their companion to dance together.
There's people starting all around the world
And front no pictures, we'll all syringe the pearls
I'm your big daddy, baby, you are my girl
The artist again emphasizes the insignificance of the events happening around the world compared to their relationship, and reaffirms their protective feelings towards their companion.
I wanna rock with you, I wanna rock with you
That's all I wanna do, I wanna rock with you
The artist restates their sole desire to dance with their companion.
[Chorus x2]
The chorus repeats twice, emphasizing the singer's desire to dance with their companion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARCY RAUER, TOMMY CONWELL
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