Songs About Jail
For Songs About Jail, there is no limit to the musicians who explored this idea. Here are 22 of our favorites.
The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy
From the album, Jailbreak (Deluxe Edition), released in 1976
"The Boys Are Back in Town" is a song by Irish rock band Thin Lizzy. It was released in 1976 from their album Jailbreak. The song was written by lead singer Phil Lynott. It peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and became a rock radio staple. According to Lynott, the song was inspired by his homecoming to Dublin after a period of living in London. The lyrics tell the story of a group of friends reuniting after a long time apart. The song features a distinctive guitar riff and a catchy sing-along chorus. Production details: "The Boys Are Back in Town" was recorded at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, Ireland. The song was produced by Tony Visconti. It was released as a single in 1976, with the B-side "Cowboy Song".
Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
From the album, Elvis' Golden Records, released on March 21, 1958
"Jailhouse Rock" is a 1956 rock and roll song performed by Elvis Presley and written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The song is a classic of the rock genre and is often cited as one of the earliest examples of the genre. It was released as a single on September 24, 1957 and reached number one on the Billboard chart in the United States. The song was also featured in the iconic 1957 film of the same name. The song features a strong rhythm and blues beat and a driving guitar riff. The lyrics tell the story of a man who has been wrongly accused of a crime and is sent to prison for a year. He is eventually released and celebrates with a wild "Jailhouse Rock" dance. The song was produced by Sam Phillips at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
Jail by Kanye West
From the album, Donda, released on August 29, 2021
"Jail" is a song by American rapper Kanye West and is the fourth track from his ninth studio album, Jesus Is King. It features vocals by American singer Ant Clemons. The song is an ode to God and is Kanye's call to repentance. In it, he acknowledges his mistakes and expresses his need for a savior. Production details: Producer: Kanye West Co-Producer: BoogzDaBeast Label: Def Jam Recordings Released: October 25, 2019
Jailbreak by AC/DC
From the album, '74 Jailbreak, released on October 15, 1984
KILL ME (Pain From The Jail Phone) by XXXTENTACION
From the album, LOOK AT ME: THE ALBUM, released on June 10, 2022
Jailhouse by Sublime
From the album, Sublime, released on July 30, 1996
Long Nights In Jail by Dance Gavin Dance
From the album, Jackpot Juicer, released on July 29, 2022
Jailbreak the Tesla (Feat. Aminé) by Injury Reserve
From the album, Injury Reserve, released on May 17, 2019
Jailbreak by AWOLNATION
From the album, Run, released on March 17, 2015
Jailbird by The Interrupters
From the album, In The Wild, released on August 5, 2022
Jail Time by Chloe Adams
From the album, Jail Time, released on October 9, 2020
Jail Time by Lofi Fruits Music
From the album, Jail Time, released on May 29, 2020
Jailhouse Rock (feat. Camila Mendes, Ashleigh Murray & Madelaine Petsch) by Riverdale Cast
From the album, Riverdale: Season 3 (Original Television Soundtrack), released on May 17, 2019
Jailhouse Rock - Live by Mötley Crüe
From the album, Girls, Girls, Girls (Deluxe Version), released on May 15, 1987
Jailhouse Rock by The Blues Brothers
From the album, The Blues Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, released in 1980
Jail by DOWN
From the album, Nola, released on August 29, 1995
Jail Bait by PANTyRAiD
From the album, Superior - EP, released on April 26, 2011
Jail Bait by Wishbone Ash
From the album, Pilgrimage, released on September 1, 1971
Jail Romance by Prison Affair
From the album, Demo 2, released on September 29, 2020
Jail by Sherrill Souchet
From the album, Jail, released on March 29, 2022
Jail House Rap by Fat Boys
From the album, Fat Boys, released on January 1, 1984
Jail (lofi version) by golden era
From the album, 100 Lofi Remixes, Lofi Edits & Lofi Covers - The Ultimate Lofi Collection, released on September 28, 2022
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