Rock Title Songs: Jailhouse Rock

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Hey, how about that! The nurse from the VA clinic I go to called while I was having lunch (that’s why I’m late, I was on the phone with her), and I’ll go see my doctor on Monday morning. That rocks! So does this countdown of songs that have “rock” in the title. Here’s another one that even Ray Charles saw coming. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley Yeah, I’m gonna leave this one off. Elvis putting the rock in “rock and roll.” One of the most instantly-recognizable songs of the rock era, by THE most instantly-recognizable name in music. Understand something: next Friday, August 16, marks 46 years since Elvis died…and last year “he” earned $100 million. He has never been lower than #7 in the top ten list of Forbes’ list of “highest earning dead celebrities.” Until Michael Jackson died, Elvis was usually #1. Take that, Taylor Swift. So “nix nix,” stick around and enjoy Elvis getting his kicks. Jailhouse Rock Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Recorded by Elvis Presley Released as a single, 1957 Number 47 said to number 3: