5 Classic Rock Songs From 1961 That Still Sound Amazing Today

aw energy and conviction of Lewis’ live performances.
Ripping through the track in just one take, Lewis imbues the recording with an infectious energy that practically leaps out of the speakers. The call and response vocals, the pounding piano, and the rollicking tempo all combine into an irresistible rock ‘n’ roll stew that was impossible to ignore, even in a time when competition on the charts was stiff.
“What’d I Say” went on to become Lewis’ biggest hit in a decade, and helped recast him as a rocker rather than a country singer. Today, the track stands as a high point in the early ’60s rock ‘n’ roll explosion, proving that sometimes all it takes is a powerhouse performance to change the course of music history.