rocket 88

Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats pioneered distortion with this seminal rock and roll celebration of an Oldsmobile. The song was produced by Sam Phillips before he founded Sun Records. It was credited to Brenston, though it was composed and performed by Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm. It was the biggest R&B hit of that year and has been recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the the first Rock and Roll song ever recorded.

You woman have heard of jalopies,

You heard the noise they make,

Let me introduce you to my Rocket '88.

Yes it's great, just won't wait,

Everybody likes my Rocket '88.

Baby we'll will ride in style,

Movin' all along.

V-8 motor and this modern design,

Black convertible top and the gals don't mind

Sportin' with me, ridin' all around town for joy.

Blow your horn, Rocket, blow your horn

Step in my Rocket and-don't be late,

We're pullin' out about a half-past-eight.

Goin' on the corner and havin' some fun,

Takin' my Rocket on a long, hot run.

Ooh, goin' out,

Oozin' and cruisin' and havin' fun

Now that you've ridden in my Rocket '88,

I'll be around every night about eight.

You know it's great, don't be late,

Everybody likes my Rocket '88.

Gals will ride in style,

Movin' all along.