It was originally titled "Motor Factory" and featured entirely different lyrics before Jeff Lynne reworked it into the rockabilly anthem known today.
Lyrically, the song is a "love letter" to rock and roll. It contains several self-referential and genre-specific nods: ELO - Rock'n roll is king
"Rock 'n' Roll Is King" was one of ELO's last major hits during their original run: It was originally titled "Motor Factory" and featured
is an upbeat, high-energy track by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) , released in June 1983 as the lead single from their eleventh studio album, Secret Messages . The song is widely recognized as a joyous tribute to the roots of the genre, marking a stylistic shift back to traditional rock and roll during an era dominated by synthesizers. Recording and Production ELO - Rock'n roll is king