Let the Good Times Roll (Shirley and Lee song)
"Let the Good Times Roll" is a song that was recorded by Shirley and Lee in 1956. This song was written by the duo, Shirley Goodman (later Shirley Pixley) and Leonard Lee,[1] and by September 8, 1956 had climbed to number 20 in the US chart.
| "Let the Good Times Roll" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Shirley & Lee | ||||
| from the album Let the Good Times Roll | ||||
| A-side | "Let the Good Times Roll" | |||
| B-side | "Do You Mean to Hurt Me So" | |||
| Released | 1956 | |||
| Recorded | New Orleans, Louisiana, 1956 | |||
| Genre | Rhythm and blues, Rock and roll | |||
| Length | 2:30 | |||
| Label | Aladdin 3325 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Shirley Goodman, Leonard Lee | |||
| Shirley & Lee singles chronology | ||||
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The song has a strong steady beat, much of which was provided by the drummer Earl Palmer.
The song was covered by Sonny & Cher (as Caesar and Cleo in 1964), Harry Nilsson on the album Nilsson Schmilsson, and was on English rock band Slade's third album titled SLAYED? which was released in November 1972.
"Let the Good Times Roll" has appeared on numerous compilation albums, and was used on the soundtrack for the 1986 film, Stand By Me.[2]
References
- "The Best of Shirley & Lee - Shirley & Lee - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- "Let the Good Times Roll - Shirley & Lee - Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- "Walmart TV Commercial, 'Let the Good Times Roll' Song by Shirley and Lee". Ispot.tv. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
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