Greased Lightnin' (song)
| "Greased Lightnin'" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by John Travolta | |
| from the album Grease: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture | |
| Released | 1978 |
| Recorded | 1977 |
| Genre | Rock and roll |
| Length | 3:13 |
| Label | RSO, Polydor |
| Writer(s) | Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey |
| Producer(s) | Louis St. Louis, John Farrar, Barry Gibb, Albhy Galuten |
"Greased Lightnin' " is a song from the musical Grease. It peaked at No. 47 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Synopsis
The Greaser boys (Danny, Kenickie, Roger/Putzie, Doody and Sonny) sing about how a modified hot rod car will improve their image and help them to impress girls.
Charts
| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Kent Music Report | 40 |
| UK Singles Chart | 11 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 47 |
Critical reception
STL Today described the song as "a number saluting a hot rod and all the joy it promises".[1]
Other recordings
In the film version of Grease, the song was recorded by John Travolta. An earlier version was recorded in 1972 by The Wild Angels.
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