‘Old Time Rock and Roll’ is a song written by George Jackson and Thomas E. Jones III, with uncredited lyrics by Bob Seger. It was recorded by Seger for his tenth studio album Stranger in Town. It was also released as a single in 1979. It is a sentimentalized look back at the music of the original rock ‘n’ roll era and has often been referenced as Seger’s favorite song.
The song gained renewed popularity after being featured in the 1983 film Risky Business. It has since become a standard in popular music and was ranked number two on the Amusement & Music Operators Association’s survey of the Top 40 Jukebox Singles of All Time in 1996. It was also listed as one of the Songs of the Century in 2001 and ranked No. 100 in the American Film Institute’s 100 Years…100 Songs poll in 2004 of the top songs in American cinema.
Watch Richard Goodall’s cover version below.
Who won America’s Vote during the AGT 19 Semifinal?
Twelve incredible Acts took the AGT stage for a third time to perform their hearts out but, while they were all marvelous, there were only six open spots in the Finals. In the end, those six spots went to dance group Brent Street, standup comedian Learnmore Jonasi, singer Richard Goddall, dog and owner dance duo Roni Sagi & Rhythm, drone show performers Sky Elements and quick-change magician Solange Kardinaly. They’ll join the previously announced Acts who are moving forward thanks to the Live Golden Buzzers.
When is the next episode of AGT?
With the Semifinals of Season 19 in the books, fans are eagerly awaiting the Finals, which will air on Tuesday, September 17 at 8/7c. After that, America will have a full week to vote on their favorites before the winner is crowned on September 24.
