Can You Rock It Like This
1985 single by Run–D.M.C.
"Can You Rock It Like This" | ||||
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Single by Run–D.M.C. | ||||
from the album King of Rock | ||||
B-side | "Together Forever (Krush-Groove 4) (Live At Hollis Park '84)" | |||
Released | November 6, 1985 | |||
Recorded | 1984 | |||
Genre | Hip hop, rap rock | |||
Length | 4:28 | |||
Label | Profile | |||
Songwriter(s) | J.T. Smith, Larry Smith, Rick Rubin | |||
Producer(s) | Larry Smith, Russell Simmons | |||
Run–D.M.C. singles chronology | ||||
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"Can You Rock It Like This" is a 1985 single by Run–D.M.C. It is the third single from their album, King of Rock. The lyrics were written by LL Cool J. The song was sampled for the song "Can You Move It Like This" by Baha Men without credit. Like many songs on the album, the guitar parts are by Eddie Martinez.
Cover versions
In 1996, the song was covered by Insight 23 for the electro-industrial various artists compilation Operation Beatbox.[1]
Track listing
- 7" – Profile (US)
- "Can You Rock It Like This" – 3:58
- "Together Forever (Krush-Groove 4) (Live At Hollis Park '84)" – 3:32
- 12" – Profile (US)
- "Can You Rock It Like This" – 4:28
- "Together Forever (Krush-Groove 4) (Live At Hollis Park '84)" – 3:32
Charts
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] | 19 |
References
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- Run-D.M.C.
- King of Rock
- Raising Hell
- Tougher Than Leather
- Back from Hell
- Down with the King
- Crown Royal
- Together Forever: Greatest Hits 1983–1991
- Greatest Hits
- The Best of Run-DMC
- Ultimate Run-D.M.C.
- High Profile: The Original Rhymes
- The Essential Run-D.M.C.
- "It's Like That"
- "Sucker M.C.'s (Krush-Groove 1)"
- "Hard Times"
- "Rock Box"
- "King of Rock"
- "You Talk Too Much"
- "Can You Rock It Like This"
- "My Adidas"
- "Walk This Way"
- "You Be Illin' "
- "It's Tricky"
- "Christmas in Hollis"
- "I'm Not Going Out Like That"
- "Mary, Mary"
- "Run's House"
- "Pause"
- "What's It All About"
- "Faces"
- "Ooh, Whatcha Gonna Do"
- "Down with the King"
- Discography
- Run's House
- Distortion
- Checks Thugs and Rock N Roll
- Def Jam
- Russell Simmons Music Group
- Diggy
- Together Forever Tour
- Mizell Brothers
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