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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

Jailhouse Rock

By Bill Lamb, About.com

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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