About the song
“Go! Go! Go! (Down the Line)” is a standout track from the legendary Roy Orbison, performed during his celebrated “Black & White Night 30” concert. This song first gained prominence when it was released as a B-side to his 1956 single “Ooby Dooby” on Sun Records. The original recording marked Orbison’s debut as a songwriter and set the stage for his future successes.
The “Black & White Night 30” performance, held in 1988, is particularly notable as it features Orbison alongside a remarkable lineup of guest musicians, including Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, and T Bone Burnett. This special concert, broadcast on Cinemax, brought together an all-star cast to celebrate Orbison’s musical legacy and showcase his incredible vocal talent.
The song itself, with its lively rhythm and upbeat tempo, perfectly captures the essence of Orbison’s early rock and roll sound. During the “Black & White Night 30” concert, Orbison’s performance of “Go! Go! Go! (Down the Line)” exemplifies his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, reminding fans why he remains a cherished figure in music history.
“Go! Go! Go! (Down the Line)” has also been featured on the album “A Black & White Night Live,” released in 1989, which further immortalizes this unforgettable performance. This song, with its vibrant energy and classic rock and roll flair, continues to resonate with audiences, reflecting Orbison’s lasting impact on the music world.
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Lyrics
Well, you can’t be my loving baby
You ain’t got the style
I’m gonna get some real gone love
That’ll drive a cool cat wild
I’m gonna move, rolling right on down
Gonna get me a gal that’ll go out on the town
Well, you move on down the line
I’m gonna get me a gal that’ll make some time
She can’t be square, she can’t be slow
‘Cause when we start strutting, gotta go, go, go
Well, I’m gonna show you ain’t so hot
I’m gonna get what you ain’t got
She’ll be sweet, won’t do me wrong
She’ll be cool and twice as gone
You gotta roll, move it right on down
Gonna get me a gal that’ll go out on the town
Well, you move on down the line
I’m gonna get me a gal that’ll make some time
She can’t be square, she can’t be slow
‘Cause when we start strutting, gotta go, go, go
Well, you move on down the line
I’m gonna get me a gal that’ll make some time
She can’t be square, she can’t be slow
‘Cause when we start strutting, gotta go, go, go