Roll On (Kid Rock song)
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"Roll On" is the fourth single from Kid Rock
's double-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.
described the song as "a soulful high-water mark", and it has also been described as "Motown-influenced".
, Lafayette Coney Island and the Uniroyal Tire near I-94. Kid Rock said, with respect to the video, that he "really wanted to capture the heart and soul of Detroit."
Kid Rock
Robert James "Bob" Ritchie , known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and rapper with five Grammy Awards nominations...
's double-platinum album Rock n Roll Jesus
Rock N Roll Jesus
Rock n Roll Jesus is Kid Rock's sixth album under the Atlantic Records umbrella and his seventh studio album overall. The album was released October 9, 2007. Rob Cavallo co-produced the album with Rock. Mike E. Clark produced the track "All Summer Long." The album was not available at the iTunes...
. 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.
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 incorporates jazz with a long saxophone solo by David McMurray.Critical reception
BillboardBillboard (magazine)
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described the song as "a soulful high-water mark", and it has also been described as "Motown-influenced".
Music video
The music video was shot for it in August 2008 in Detroit, including at the Motown Historical Museum. The video features landmarks such as Tiger Stadium, Comerica ParkComerica Park
Comerica Park is an open-air ballpark located in downtown Detroit, Michigan. It serves as the home of the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball's American League, replacing historic Tiger Stadium in 2000....
, Lafayette Coney Island and the Uniroyal Tire near I-94. Kid Rock said, with respect to the video, that he "really wanted to capture the heart and soul of Detroit."
Chart performance
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|