Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock ‘N’ Roll
New Wave · Andrew Morahan · 1988 · 10.0M
Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock ‘N’ Roll
1988 · 1980s · · · · Directed by Andrew Morahan
Released in March 1988 as the second single from their album ‘From Langley Park to Memphis,’ ‘The King of Rock ‘N’ Roll’ became Prefab Sprout’s biggest hit, reaching number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. The song features catchy, nonsensical lyrics and a vibrant melody, reflecting on the fleeting nature of pop stardom. The accompanying music video, directed by Andrew Morahan, showcases the band performing alongside whimsical imagery, including dancing hot dogs and a frog butler, enhancing the song’s playful tone.
