The Blues Brothers - Jailhouse Rock

Jailhouse Rock

Original songwriter: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

Warden threw a party in the county jail

The prison band was there and they began to wail

The joint was jumping and the place began to swing

You should have heard those knocked out jailbirds sing

Let's rock everybody let's rock

Everybody on the whole cell block

They was dancing to the jailhouse rock

Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone

Little Joe was blowin' on the slide trombone

The drummer boy from

Illinois went crash boom bang

The whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang

Let's rock everybody let's rock

Everybody on the whole cell block

They was dancing to the jailhouse rock

Well number fourty-seven said to number three

You're the cutest jailbird

I ever did see

I sure'll be delighted with your company

Come on and do the jailhouse rock with me

Let's rock everybody let's rock

Everybody on the whole cell block

They was dancing to the jailhouse rock

Let's rock

Sad Sack was sittin' on a block of stone

Way over in the corner weepin' all alone

The warden said hey buddy don't you be no square

You can't find a partner use a wooden chair

Let's rock everybody let's rock

Everybody on the whole cell block

They was dancing to the jailhouse rock

They was dancing to the jailhouse rock

They was dancing to the jailhouse rock

They was dancing to the jailhouse rock

They was dancing to the jailhouse rock

Everybody on the whole cell block they was dancing to the jailhouse rock

They was dancing to dancing to, dancing to dancing to, dancing to the jailhouse rock

Oh they was dancing to dancing to, dancing to dancing to, dancing to the jailhouse rock

Everybody on the whole cell block they was dancing to the jailhouse rock

Dancing to the jailhouse rock they was dancing to the jailhouse rock

They was dancing to the jailhouse rock they was dancing to the jailhouse rock

Everybody on the whole cell block they was dancing to the jailhouse rock yeah

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Artist Information

American Rhythm & Blues duo, founded in 1978 by comedians John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. As the characters Joliet Jake Blues and Elwood Blues, Belushi and Aykroyd performed as the lead vocalist and harpist/vocalist, respectively. In character, they were the frontmen for The Blues Brothers Band which was composed of renowned musicians. The band made its debut as the musical guest on the April 22, 1978 episode of Saturday Night Live. With the help of pianist-arranger Paul Shaffer, Belushi and Aykroyd started assembling a collection of studio talents to form their own band. These artists included saxophonist Lou Marini and trombonist-saxophonist Tom Malone, who had previously played in Blood, Sweat And Tears. In addition, guitarist Steve Cropper and bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn, from Booker T & The MG's were signed as well. Over time, additional artists such as trumpeter Alan Rubin, guitarist Matt Murphy, drummer Willie Hall and keyboardist Murphy Dunne have performed with the band. After Belushi’s death in 1982, the Blues Brothers Band has continued to perform with a rotation of guest singers and other band members.

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