Yes, it's great, just won't wait
Everybody likes my Rocket 88
Baby, we'll ride in style movin' all along
A V8 motor baby, it's modern design
Black convertible top and the girls don't mind
Sportin' with me riding all around town with joy"
The lyrics above come from "Rocket 88," widely considered to be the first rock and roll song, by Jackie Brenston and Ike Turner. The song focuses on the singer's Oldsmobile Rocket 88, a full-size car that Olds introduced in 1949 that featured the new 135 hp Rocket V8 engine. This powerful new engine was 35 hp ahead of its rival Ford, and was quite successful. Oldsmobile produced 88-badged cars up until 1999. The classic early 50's styling of the car fits perfectly with the early rock and roll sound of the record.
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