It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)

The Rolling Stones
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It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)

The Rolling Stones

It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It) works as a rock selection rather than an automatic party anthem. It is more likely to land with people who already know The Rolling Stones. Treat it as a performance piece, not a guaranteed group singalong.

Rock Any Voice 1990s
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Karaoke fit

Best voice
Any Voice
Best setting
Attentive room
Performance
Solo
Availability
Limited availability
Useful detail

Performance tip

It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It) will land more clearly if you mark breaths before the busier lines so the phrasing stays relaxed. It will give It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It) a clearer arc from the first section to the last.

Recommendation

Should you sing it?

It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It) makes sense for a singer who can handle fairly active phrasing and sell the lyric’s point of view. It has some repeated lines to anchor the arrangement. Plan to carry the verses yourself; this is not rated as a dependable full-room singalong.

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