Crocodile Rock
Elton John * Track #9 On Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player
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Crocodile Rock by Elton John
Release Date
Performed by
Elton JohnProduced by
Gus DudgeonAbout
Likely inspired by the song Daddy Cool’s “Eagle Rock” and Neil Sedaka’s “Oh! Carol,” “Crocodile Rock” comments on rock’s evolution over time using metaphors.
Elton John actually described this song as “disposable pop,” stating that he didn’t want people to remember him by this song, but rather one...
Crocodile Rock Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I remember when rock was young
Me and Susie had so much fun
Holding hands and skimming stones
Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own
But the biggest kick I ever got
Was doing a thing called the Crocodile Rock
While the other kids were rocking 'round the clock
We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock
[Chorus]
Well, Crocodile Rocking is something shocking
When your feet just can't keep still
I never knew me a better time, and I guess I never will
Oh, lawdy mama, those Friday nights
When Susie wore her dresses tight
And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight
[Post-Chorus]
Laa, la-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-laa
[Verse 2]
But the years went by and the rock just died
Susie went and left us for some foreign guy
Long nights crying by the record machine
Dreaming of my Chevy and my old blue jeans
But they'll never kill the thrills we've got
Burning up to the Crocodile Rock
Learning fast as the weeks went past
We really thought the Crocodile Rock would last
[Chorus]
Well, Crocodile Rocking is something shocking
When your feet just can't keep still
I never knew me a better time, and I guess I never will
Oh, lawdy mama, those Friday nights
When Susie wore her dresses tight
And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight
[Post-Chorus]
Laa, la-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-laa
[Verse 1]
I remember when rock was young
Me and Susie had so much fun
Holding hands and skimming stones
Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own
But the biggest kick I ever got
Was doing a thing called the Crocodile Rock
While the other kids were rocking 'round the clock
We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock
[Chorus]
Well, Crocodile Rocking is something shocking
When your feet just can't keep still
I never knew me a better time, and I guess I never will
Oh, lawdy mama, those Friday nights
When Susie wore her dresses tight
And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight
[Post-Chorus]
Laa, la-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-laa
[Post-Chorus]
Laa, la-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-laa
[Post-Chorus]
Laa, la-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-laa
Crocodile Rock Q&A
Who wrote Crocodile Rock's ?
Crocodile Rock was written by Elton John & Bernie Taupin.
Who produced Crocodile Rock's ?
Crocodile Rock was produced by Gus Dudgeon.
When did Elton John release Crocodile Rock?
Elton John released Crocodile Rock on Fri Oct 27 1972.
What did Elton John say about "Crocodile Rock"?
Nigel Olsson, Elton John’s drummer, has said he really dislikes this song, but enjoys playing it when he sees how much audiences love the song.
In a 2013 interview with Rolling Stone, Elton John said:
“Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player was my first U.K. Number One album. It had ‘Daniel,’ wh...