Roller (April Wine song)
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| "Roller" | ||||
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 1979 Capitol Germany release | ||||
| Single by April Wine | ||||
| from the album First Glance | ||||
| B-side | "Right Down to It" | |||
| Released | March 1979 | |||
| Recorded | 1978 | |||
| Studio | Le Manoir, Oxfordshire, England | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 4:19 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | Myles Goodwyn | |||
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| April Wine singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Roller" on YouTube | ||||
"Roller" is a song by Canadian rock band April Wine, released off their 1978 studio album First Glance.[1][2] The song peaked at #25 on the RPM 100 Singles chart in Canada,[citation needed] and #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 28, 1979, in the United States, becoming their first American hit since 1972.[3][4]
The song was instantly successful in North America, and helped April Wine regain international success, as it was their first hit song outside of Canada since 1972's "You Could Have Been a Lady", after a decade of success limited to their home country of Canada. "Roller" remains a staple of the band's discography, and remains a staple of classic rock radio in both Canada and the United States.[5][6][7]
Background[edit]
Myles Goodwyn, main singer and songwriter for April Wine, penned the song in 1976, though it wasn't recorded until 1978, and was decided to be released as a single from the album, becoming the album's biggest hit.
Charts[edit]
Weekly Charts[edit]
| Chart (1979) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 34 |
| Canada RPM Top Singles | 24 |
Year-End Charts[edit]
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 97 |
| Canada RPM Top Singles | 30 |
In popular culture[edit]
"Roller" has been featured in several films, most notably Joe Dirt (2001),[8] Grown Ups 2 (2013),[9][10] and The Heat (2013).[11][12] It also has been in several television shows such as Freaks and Geeks season 1, episode 3, "Tricks and Treats"; the "Pilot" episode of The Americans in 2013, season 2, episode 6 "Take Me Away" of Being Erica in 2011; and the 2009 Canadian documentary The Beat Goes On: Canadian Pop in the 1970s, which also included several other April Wine songs.
References[edit]
- ^ "First Glance | April Wine - Official Website". Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ April Wine – First Glance (1979, Vinyl), retrieved November 11, 2021
- ^ "April Wine - Songs". www.allbutforgottenoldies.net. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Roller by April Wine | Billboard The Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ James, Scott. "The Q Counts Down Your 150 Best Canadian Rock Songs For Canada Deh: Liveblog". 100.3 The Q!. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ a b "April Wine Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "Top 10 Essential April Wine Songs Every Classic Rock Fan Should Hear". I Love Classic Rock. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ Joe Dirt (2001) - IMDb, retrieved November 11, 2021
- ^ All 41 songs from the Grown Ups 2 (2013) Soundtrack, retrieved November 11, 2021
- ^ Grown Ups 2 (2013) - IMDb, retrieved November 11, 2021
- ^ InSoundtrack (May 1, 2017). "The Heat soundtrack and songs list". InSoundtrack. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ The Heat (2013) - IMDb, retrieved November 11, 2021