SONG ORIGIN
Raise The Roof
45lifetime playslive performances
January 27, 1994first played
June 22, 2001last played
Ain't Life Grandappears on1994
“Raise The Roof” is a Widespread Panic original. It appears on Ain't Life Grand (1994).
The song came from Mikey's direction and we all just hauntingly followed along during the demo sessions, and cleaned up the vocals on the demos, and left it like that... There's no place really to go except maybe put some more guitars on, add a third vocal part... In essence, it had what it had, you know?
John Bell, singer, guitarist · Rock & Road interview, Atlanta, 12/15/94
On Ain't Life Grand (1994); mostly retired after 2001 (last on 6/22/01).
Sources
- John Bell, R&R interview, Grady's Restaurant, Atlanta · 12/15/94
- Play counts · Everyday Companion / Burnthday catalog
Frequently asked
- Who wrote “Raise The Roof”?
- “Raise The Roof” is a Widespread Panic original, credited to the band.
- Is “Raise The Roof” a Widespread Panic original or a cover?
- It is a Widespread Panic original.
- What album is “Raise The Roof” on?
- It appears on Ain't Life Grand (1994).
- When did Widespread Panic first play “Raise The Roof”?
- Its live debut was 1/27/94.
- How many times has Widespread Panic played “Raise The Roof”?
- About 45 times (per Everyday Companion).