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Big Star
Thirteen
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Rock
Thirteen was released on April 24, 1972 by
Stax
as a part of the album
#1 Record
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OVERVIEW
LYRICS
Music Video
Music Video
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Big Star
Performer
Christopher Bell
Guitar
Alex Chilton
Guitar
Andy Hummel
Vocals
Jody Stephens
Drums
Terry Manning
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Chris Bell
Songwriter
Alex Chilton
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Fry
Producer
Paul Blakemore
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Won't you let me walk you home from school?
Won't you let me meet you at the pool?
Maybe Friday I can
Get tickets for the dance
And I'll take you, ooh-ooh
[Verse 2]
Won't you tell your dad to get off my back?
Tell him what we said 'bout "Paint it Black"
Rock and roll is here to stay (Ah)
Come inside where it's okay (Ah)
And I'll shake you, ooh-ooh
[Chorus]
Won't you tell me what you're thinking of? (Ah)
Would you be an outlaw for my love? (Ah)
[Chorus]
If it's so, well let me know (Ah)
If it's no, well I can go (Ah)
I won't make you, ooh-ooh
Written by:
Alex Chilton,
Chris Bell
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