The Arrows - I Love Rock 'n' Roll (1975)

"I Love Rock 'n' Roll" is a rock song written in 1975 by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker of The Arrows, who recorded the first released version. The song was later made famous by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts in 1982.

Lyrics

I saw her dancing there by the record machine
I knew she must have been about seventeen
The beat was going strong, playing my favourite song
And I could tell it wouldn't be long
'Til she was with me (Yeah me)
And I could tell it wouldn't be long
'Til she was with me (Yeah me)
Singing

I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come on take your time and dance with me

She smiled, so I got up and asked for her name
"That don't matter," she said, "'cause it's all the same"
I said, "Can I take you home where we can be alone?"
Next we were moving on
And she was with me (Yeah me)
Next we were moving on
And she was with me (Yeah me)
Singing

I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come on take your time and dance with me

I said, "Can I take you home where we can be alone?"
Next we were moving on
And she was with me (Yeah me)
And we were moving on and singing that same old song (Yeah with me)
Singing

I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
I love rock n' roll
So come on take your time and dance with me

[Derpferdler]

I feel bad that these guys wrote one of the most famous songs of all time and no one knows who they are

[ettubrutus]

Never knew Joan Jett's version was a cover. My life has been a lie.

[Doomzdayxx]

Sad, I had no idea the Joan Jet song was a cover of this. It's basically an exact copy of this. I dig it and since it's the original, definitely respect it.

[kittynboots]

I've only ever heard Joan Jett's version, but hearing this now makes me Love This version I lot more! It's so good!

[nssteampunk]

Love this version alot. My first time hearing it this afternoon.

[DooWopFanatic]

When I tell people Joan Jett didn't sing the original, they don't believe me. Great song!

[rs]

I love Joan Jett's recording since it came out and finally after forty-one years have to discover it was a cover version 😲

[szymontolec]

1975 was the best Year ever. I was born in 1975 :)

[bobhebel]

I'm really diggin' this original version of "I Love Rock n Roll" by The Arrows. I always thought Joan Jett was the composer, but I see now that actually this is yet another one of her many great cover songs.

[matthewsuarez]

R.I.P Alan Merrill
Sin ti no existiria una de las canciones más iconicas de todo el Rock n Roll

[unromanoarecareanaveragero]

Both, this one and Joan Jett’s cover sound awesome.

[monicaperez]

How sad I didn't there was a original I thought it was Joan Jett only. This one is so cool. May he rest in Peace. Coronavirus is killing a lot of people. Condolences to his family

[mrpancakes]

i can get over this song!!! cant get enough!! great to hear the original, Joan Jetts version has burnt me out.

[mattwilliams]

Rest In Peace Alan Merrill. You & your music will always be with us Rockers!!

[jyd]

Alan Merrill R.I.P. March 29 2020, 69 years old, died from complications from COVID-19.

[philmoan]

both are good I like arrows an joan jett. I knew of this song because on 1980s cartoon. called KIDD VIDEO the character Master Blaster sang I love rock and roll

[curtthegamer]

I'm one of the few to be lucky enough to have heard this version first. Had it on my old iPad for the longest time. Joan Jett's cover just sounds wrong to me.

[random]

Never knew Joan Jett’s version was a cover until today when I was younger I loved Joan Jett’s version

[benjamintreitz]

it sounds rougher, more raw and more authentic than the Joan Jett version

[YYCkike]

Lesson learned today: Joan Jett is a cover! The Arrows nailed it