Rock N’ Roll Baby Chuck A Beat

Rock N’ Roll Baby

is Chuck A Beat’s powerhouse rock anthem — a heartfelt tribute to the songs, legends, and raw emotion that raised a soul and forged a fire.

The Story Behind "Rock N’ Roll Baby"

This one runs deep. Growing up with a brute of a father, music was my escape — my therapy, my rebellion, and my lifeline. Rock became the only voice that ever truly understood me. I wanted to write a song that told that story — the soundtrack of my life — from the first record I fell in love with to the artists who taught me how to survive, love, and roar.

Now, truth be told, it wasn’t even Dancing Queen that started it all — it was Waterloo. But it didn’t rhyme, so I thought, “WTF — might as well use Dancing Queen!” And yeah, some people might begrudge me for putting ABBA in a rock song, but hey, this is my story — so get over it and enjoy the ride. Great music is great music, and every line in this song marks a real moment in my life.

And yes — I know I missed a few greats! But if their names couldn’t fit the rhyme, they had to wait their turn. Don’t worry — I’ve already written a follow-up so they don’t feel left out of the ride.

This track was one of the hardest creative journeys I’ve ever taken. It went through 328 musical revisions before it finally hit that perfect balance — pure rock energy, grit, and heart. The hardest part wasn’t even the rewrite marathon… it was finding the voice.

I’d received killer demos from some of Australia’s finest, but when Darren Constable sent through his first take — I knew instantly. That raw, unfiltered power? It was everything this song needed. Another great Aussie rocker nearly had it, but timing is everything — and as they say, you snooze, you lose.

The Intent & Message

“Rock N’ Roll Baby” is my love letter to the music that saved me. Every verse nods to an era, an artist, and a memory that shaped my path. It’s for everyone who ever found comfort in a guitar riff, a lyric, or a chorus that said exactly what they couldn’t.

It’s about resilience through rhythm — that feeling when the right song hits, and suddenly life makes sense again.

The Music

This track is pure arena rock energy — loud, emotional, and alive. Layered guitars, thunderous drums, and a massive vocal performance drive it home. The production was pushed to the edge of perfection, sculpted through hundreds of iterations until every chord hit with purpose.

With its soaring anthemic chorus and nostalgic nods to the legends of the past, “Rock N’ Roll Baby” is both a tribute and a declaration: rock will never die.

Credits:
Singer: Darren Constable
Guitar: Simon Hosford
Bass: Jason Vorherr
Drums: Peter Maslen
Written & Composed: V J Collins
Producer: V J Collins and Steve Vertigan
Studio: Soggy Dog Productions
Recorded: 22 June 2025 (Soggy Dog Productions)
Released: 30 July 2025

Rock N’ Roll Baby by Chuck A Beat Lyrics

[Intro]
Rock and roll still plays on,
You’ll never get a bad song. 
Rock and roll will never die,
Every beat still makes me fly.
Rock and roll don’t fade away,
Every chord still makes you sway.

[Verse 1]
When I was nine, ABBA played on the stereo,
Dancing Queen made the whole room glow.
We’d sing along like we were stars,
Spinning round, playing air guitars.
At twelve, the news came through the sky,
“Elvis’ left the building” — made me cry.
First time I heard him sing the blues,
With his moves and those blue suede shoes.
I wished I was his muse, you know,
But now I’ve just got songs to show.

[Chorus]
These songs raised me, saved me,
Taught my heart to run wild and free.
From vinyl dreams to MTV,
Each beat became the rhythm of me.
I found my truth in rock and roll,
Every lyric stitched into my soul.

[Verse 2]
Fourteen hit, then KISS took flight,
I Was Made for Lovin’ You every night.
Then fifteen came with a power chord —
AC/DC shook my soul and roared.
'83 had Every Breath You Take,
Stirred my spine, made the heavens quake.
Then I Want to Break Free hit the air,
While the Boss danced dark without a care.

[Chorus]
These songs raised me, saved me,
Taught my heart to run wild and free.
From cassette tapes to worn CDs,
Each note became the rhythm of me.
I found my truth in rock and roll,
Every hook stitched into my soul.

[Bridge]
'85 gave me Money for Nothing,
Dire Straits kept my speakers thumping.
Don’t You Forget About Me —
Simple Minds carved their place in me.
'86 and Springsteen roared —
Born to Run, I begged for more.
Then I dove with him into the river,
He sang like a priest, I shook and shivered.
Kokomo brought the beach to my mind,
And Perfect felt like love in rewind.

[Verse 3]
Bon Jovi warned it’s Slippery When Wet,
Livin’ on a Prayer — no regrets.
He’d Die for You, and give love a name,
Even when love played a losing game.
Simply Red sang the truth out loud,
“If you don’t know me by now…”
Bad English missed me with a smile,
But Queen said, “I want it all,” with style.

[Final Chorus]
Yeah, these songs raised me, saved me,
Lit my fire and remade me.
From radio waves to stadium screams,
Rock and roll built all my dreams.
Every chord and harmony,
Wasn’t just music — it was me—

[Outro]
Now I write my own songs,
Hoping to move someone else along.
If my words can heal or set you free,
Then rock and roll still lives in me.
“So if you’re lost — just play a track,
The rhythm of me might bring you back…”