Let It Roll (Let It Rock)

"Let It Roll (Let It Rock)" is a song written by Chuck Berry and recorded by American country music artist Mel McDaniel.[1] It was released in March 1985 as the second and final single from McDaniel's album Let It Roll. It peaked at both number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.

"Let It Roll (Let It Rock)"
Single by Mel McDaniel
from the album Let It Roll
B-side"Dreamin' with You"
ReleasedMarch 11, 1985
RecordedNovember 7, 1984
GenreCountry
Length2:06
LabelCapitol Nashville
Songwriter(s)Chuck Berry
Producer(s)Jerry Kennedy
Mel McDaniel singles chronology
"Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On"
(1984)
"Let It Roll (Let It Rock)"
(1985)
"Stand Up"
(1985)

Music video

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The music video was directed by George Bloom and premiered in early 1985. It features the band playing on a flatcar in a train pulled by South Central Tennessee Railroad ALCO RS-11 #29.[2]

Chart performance

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Chart (1985) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles 6
Canadian RPM Country Tracks 6

References

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  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
  2. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Family Vision - Mel McDaniel - Let It Roll. YouTube.