Rock & Roll Songs That Glorify the Genre

What do the songs "Roll Over Beethoven," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Johnny B. Goode" have in common?

A. Criticize the U.S. government. B. Reject traditional gender roles. C. Are sexually suggestive. D. Glorify rock & roll.

Answer:

The songs "Roll Over Beethoven," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Johnny B. Goode" all glorify rock & roll.

The three songs, "Roll Over Beethoven," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Johnny B. Goode," all have a common theme of glorifying rock & roll. These songs celebrate the genre and its impact on popular culture. For example, in "Roll Over Beethoven," Chuck Berry sings about the joy and power of rock music, proclaiming that "there's gotta be a twist" because he's gonna "rock it." Similarly, in "Jailhouse Rock," Elvis Presley performs a lively song about rock & roll's liberating effect by describing how the prisoners in the jailhouse come alive with the sound of music. Lastly, "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry tells the story of a talented musician who rises to fame playing rock & roll. These songs not only entertain, but also contribute to the mythos and influence of rock & roll.