Def Leppard - Rock of Ages

"Rock of Ages" is a song by Def Leppard from their 1983 album Pyromania. When released as a single in the United States, the song reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Top Tracks rock chart.

It begins with a German-like nonsense phrase, "Gunter glieben glauchen globen". According to the official Def Leppard FAQ,

These four words that you hear at the start of "Rock of Ages", mean nothing, though the band sometimes jokingly claims it means "running through the forest silently". It's actually just German sounding gibberish, said by producer Mutt Lange during one of the later takes of the song. Lange was a perfectionist and would often do dozens & dozens of takes, and after repeatedly beginning so many with the standard count, "One, two, three, four" he simply started saying nonsense words instead, the band liking this one so much that they included it on the album.

[thebob]

This album was a staple for me. I was in grade 10 when it came out. Wore the cassette out and bought the CD later. Definitely my favorite Def Leppard record. I miss the 80’s

[blainstutts]

There was a time throughout the eighties, when ever you turned on the radio for 5 minutes you were probably going to hear a Def Leppard song. Ahhh the glory days.

[williambragg]

It's awesome hearing this song and other Def Leppard songs playing while in the grocery store and stopping just to sing along.

[Friarjohn]

It was 1983 in Wisconsin and I was a drunk 11 year old in the back seat of car filled with a bunch of bridesmaids after a wedding reception headed to a bar that was being driven by a drunk driver. The car was swerving all over the road and this album was blasting on the radio. Oh the 80s!!!!

[robajohnson]

Thanks for making me young again, if only for a few minutes.

[bribriny]

This song for some reason always came on MTV when I switched it on. Not that I complained!

[Imaewok]

Listening today to this song because this album reminded me always of my cousin back in 83. She introduced me to Def Leppard. She past away last night. RIP cousin!

[laurieshoemaker]

I love that NIN T - shirt Joe!!! Love my Leppard!!❤️❤️😘🌹🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[badazzdisciple]

reminds me of my older sister who passed on from cancer rock on in heaven sis!!

[cadreauribe]

I´am still listening it, at my 46!!! \m/ \m/ Thanks for share.

[laurieshoemaker]

I want this quote you can buy in a print"It's better to burn out than fade away" This Album is so intense. They can sing anything. This Lady is a true Leppard fan!!! 🦊💖

[stinkpotvipperman]

Best Rock Bands of all time God bless this Group in Love with Each OTHER SHOLOM SHOLOM SHOLOM.AMEN.AMEN AMEN GLORY ABBA

[Tdub]

Haha. Came across this and it took me back to memories I didn't even remember having. I wore the S out of this record and tape. High 'N' Dry was awesome too.

[MrIllusionEyes]

Have to say it, everyone is transitioning back to vinyl, so still listening to this in ‘23

[frenchgemini]

"I got sumpin to say!!!!" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[lottaradman]

Thank you for sharing! Love this album!

[christophergreenier]

Love this album!! Takes me back to when I was a young nad!!

[MikeHalk]

"Rise up, gather 'round .... !"

Class of '87, International School of Kenya!

[aceylan]

The same intro that Offspring used in their epic song "Pretty Fly". Where did Def Leppard got that from?

[kam]

I guess rock n roll did live long. I’m 18, born in 2003, listening to this.