It reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1983.
The song remains a fan favorite and a frequent closer for Jeff Lynne's live performances, including his massive 2014 Hyde Park concert .
is an upbeat, high-energy track by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) , released in June 1983 as the lead single from their eleventh studio album, Secret Messages . The song is widely recognized as a joyous tribute to the roots of the genre, marking a stylistic shift back to traditional rock and roll during an era dominated by synthesizers. Recording and Production ELO - Rock'n roll is king
It was originally titled "Motor Factory" and featured entirely different lyrics before Jeff Lynne reworked it into the rockabilly anthem known today.
"Rock 'n' Roll Is King" was one of ELO's last major hits during their original run: It reached No
The track was recorded at in the Netherlands. It underwent significant changes during production:
The song features a prominent electric violin solo by Mik Kaminski, a nod to the band's classical-rock fusion origins. is an upbeat, high-energy track by the Electric
It peaked at No. 13 on the Official Singles Chart and remains the band's last song to reach the UK Top 20.