Songs about roofing
Have you ever played a game where you have to come up with the title of a song with a specific word in it? The current challenge is the title of a song with the word ‘roof’ in it. Let’s begin:
Fiddler on the Roof – Connie Francis
This critically-acclaimed song featured Topol and the challenges he faced in the Tsarist Russia. Released in 1971 as a movie, the musical opened in 1964. It is one of the longest running Broadway productions and is still a popular choice for school productions.
Up on the Roof – James Taylor
It is a well-known classic and a song about escaping to the roof when things get too much. The song has been covered many times, including a rendition by Neil Diamond and in 1995 by Robson and Jerome. Lyrics were written by Gerry Goffin, who claimed it as his all-time favourite of all songs that he wrote. First aired in 1962, it has been described as an incredible song and is one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
Up the Ladder to the Roof – The Supremes
Released in 1970 on the album Right On, it was the first hit for the Supremes with the new singer Jean Terrell. Diana Ross had left the group just two weeks before the song was produced. The song reached number 5 in the soul charts and in the UK, hit the number 6 spot. If all this roofing talk has reminded you that your roof needs attention, contact Essex Roofers at a site like Supremo Roofing, a company offering Essex Roofers.
Raise the Roof – Public Enemy
Was released in 1987 when Public Enemy was at the peak of their hip hop careers. This group formed the previous year and were known for their politically charged lyrics and criticism of the American media. Their first four albums were highly acclaimed and all went Gold or Platinum.
Tin Roof Blues – Harry Connick Jr.
The song was first recorded in 1923 by the Rhythm Kings of New Orleans. Since then it has become one of the most popular and most played New Orleans jazz song. Cover sheets of the original music feature an illustration of Tin Roof Cafe, which is a dance hall in New Orleans. Many famous musicians have played the song including Harry Connick Jr., Louis Armstrong, Herb Ellis and Floyd Cramer.
Guns on the Roof – The Clash
The great thing about the name of this song is it’s based on real events. When the band members decided to go up to the roof and take pot shots at a pigeon with a pellet gun, a rail worker saw them and reported them to the police, thinking they were anarchists firing on a railroad track. Armed police stormed the building, with helicopters circling overhead! Lyrically, the song is actually intended to deal with the problem of international terrorism.