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"Jailhouse Rock" is a rock and roll song performed by Elvis Presley that was created for a film of the same name. The composition was authored by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. RCA Victor distributed it as both a 45 rpm and 78 rpm single, with the 45 rpm release occurring in September 1957 as the lead single from the film's soundtrack EP. The song achieved chart success, reaching number one in the U.S. and top ten rankings in multiple countries. It has subsequently been honored by prestigious institutions including the Grammy Hall of Fame and the American Film Institute.
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