Roll On (Kid Rock song) explained

Roll On
Cover:Roll On Kid Rock.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Kid Rock
Album:Rock n Roll Jesus
Released:September 23, 2008
Studio:Allen Roadhouse
Genre:Heartland rock
Length:6:12
Label:Atlantic
Producer:Kid Rock with Rob Cavallo
Prev Title:All Summer Long
Prev Year:2008
Next Title:Rock n Roll Jesus
Next Year:2008

"Roll On" is the fourth single from Kid Rock's triple-platinum album Rock n Roll Jesus. It was shipped to radio on September 23, 2008. The song failed to chart in the United States. In Germany it peaked at No. 59. The video of the song was very successful on the VH1 weekly Top 20 countdown, peaking at No. 4.

Track listings

  1. Roll On
  2. Rock N Roll Pain Train
  3. Cocky (UK Single)

Content

The song deals with Kid Rock coming to terms with himself aging and talks of enjoying the time he has left with his family. It is an acoustic country ballad with gospel vocals provided by Jessica Wagner. The song also includes a saxophone solo by David McMurray.

Critical reception

Billboard described the song as "a soulful high-water mark",[1] and it has also been described as "Motown-influenced".[2]

Music video

The music video was shot for it in August 2008 in Detroit,[3] including at the Motown Historical Museum.[4] The video features landmarks such as Tiger Stadium, Comerica Park, Lafayette Coney Island and the Uniroyal Giant Tire near Interstate 94.[5] Kid Rock said, with respect to the video, that he "really wanted to capture the heart and soul of Detroit."[6]

Notes and References

  1. Graff . Gary . October 13, 2007 . Rock 'n' Roll Jesus . . 119 . 41 . 68.
  2. News: Kid Rock Finds Religion on New CD . . July 30, 2007 . C2.
  3. News: Graham . Adam . 'I'm Rich. I Don't Care': A Free-Flowing Conversation with Kid Rock . . August 29, 2008 . 10.
  4. News: Whitall . Susan . Kid Rock Films Music Video at Motown . The Detroit News . August 28, 2008 .
  5. News: Graham . Adam . Kid Rock Loves Detroit in Newest Video . The Detroit News . October 4, 2008 . D4.
  6. News: Kid Rock's Video for 'Roll On' to Showcase Detroit . . August 29, 2008 . D3.