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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

Jailhouse Rock

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This song was written specifically for the movie Jailhouse Rock. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, composers of many of Elvis Presley's early hits.

Performer

Taylor Hicks - May 9, 2006

Songwriters

Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

Notable Recorded Version

  • Elvis Presley - #1 Pop (1957) (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

Number forty-seven said to number three:
You’re the cutest jailbird I ever did see.
I sure would be delighted with your company,
Come on and do the jailhouse rock with me.

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