The Story of a Rock and Roll Band
Randy Newman * Track #2 On Born Again
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The Story of a Rock and Roll Band by Randy Newman
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Randy NewmanProduced by
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Randy NewmanAbout
“The Story of a Rock and Roll Band” was a single released off of Randy Newman’s 1979 album Born Again. In the song, Newman gives a semi-farcial account of the formation of the band Electric Light Orchestra.
Many listeners believed that Newman, in his usual satirical style, was taking shots at ELO’s...
The Story of a Rock and Roll Band Lyrics
They were six fine English boys
Who knew each other in Birmingham
They bought a drum and guitar
Started a rock-roll band
And Johnny played little violin
And Bobby Joe played the big violin
The one that stands on the floor
They were all in the rock-roll band
Their first song sounded like this
Please get me a witness
Please get me a witness
Right off, they needed a name
Someone said, "How 'bout The Renegades?"
Johnny said, "Well I don't know
I prefer E.L.O."
I love their "Mr. Blue Skies"
Almost my favorite is "Turn to Stone"
And how 'bout "Telephone Line"?
I love that E.L.O
The Story of a Rock and Roll Band Q&A
Who wrote The Story of a Rock and Roll Band's ?
The Story of a Rock and Roll Band was written by Randy Newman.
Who produced The Story of a Rock and Roll Band's ?
The Story of a Rock and Roll Band was produced by Russ Titelman & Lenny Waronker.
When did Randy Newman release The Story of a Rock and Roll Band?
Randy Newman released The Story of a Rock and Roll Band on Sat Aug 18 1979.