Good Rocking Tonight
1947 single by Roy Brown / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Good Rocking Tonight" is a jump blues song originally released in 1947 by its writer, Roy Brown[1] and was covered by many recording artists (sometimes as Good Rockin' Tonight). The song includes the memorable refrain, "Well I heard the news, there's good rocking tonight!" The song anticipated elements of rock and roll music.[2]
"Good Rocking Tonight" | |
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Single by Roy Brown | |
B-side | "Lolly Pop Mama" |
Released | 1947 |
Recorded | June 1947 |
Genre | |
Label | De Luxe |
Songwriter(s) | Roy Brown |
Some reviewers state that Brown's version, or Wynonie Harris' (depending on the source),[3] is one of the contenders for the title of "first rock'n'roll record".[4] The label of the 45 RPM record by Brown included the words "Rocking blues".[5] In 2022, Brown's recording was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in the 'Classics of Blues Recording – Singles' category.[6]