The Chemical Brothers - Block Rockin' Beats Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the writers of 'Block Rockin' Beats'?

   'Block Rockin' Beats' was written by Thomas Owen Mostyn Rowlands, Edmund John Simons, and Jesse Bonds Weaver Jr.

2. What album is 'Block Rockin' Beats' from?

   'Block Rockin' Beats' is from The Chemical Brothers’ second studio album, 'Dig Your Own Hole,' which was released on 7 April 1997.

3. What notable samples are used in 'Block Rockin' Beats'?

   The song samples the drum break from Bernard Purdie's 'Changes' and vocals from Schoolly D's 'Gucci Again.' It also features a bass sound sampled from The Crusaders' song 'The Well's Gone Dry.'

4. What chart success did 'Block Rockin' Beats' achieve?

   'Block Rockin' Beats' was a major hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and the UK Dance Singles Chart. It also performed well in several other countries, including the US, Canada, and various European countries.

5. Did 'Block Rockin' Beats' receive any notable awards?

   Yes, 'Block Rockin' Beats' won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.

6. Are there different versions of 'Block Rockin' Beats'?

   Yes, two different edits exist. The album version on 'Dig Your Own Hole' has an intro, while the single version begins directly with the bass line.