"You'll Rock" is a single by LL Cool J from his debut album, ''

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''. It was released in 1985 for

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and was produced and written by

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and LL Cool J. The song would prove to be the least successful of the four singles released from the album, only peaking at #59 on the

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Track listing

A-side

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"- 4:59

B-side

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References

1985 singles LL Cool J songs Songs written by LL Cool J Song recordings produced by Rick Rubin 1985 songs Songs written by Rick Rubin Def Jam Recordings singles