Rockin' Chair (Gwen McCrae song)

"Rockin' Chair" is a soul song recorded by American singer Gwen McCrae. It was released in 1975 on her album Rockin' Chair by Cat Records. The song is a melancholic ballad reflecting on aging, loneliness, and lost love. The lyrics paint a picture of a person sitting in a rocking chair, contemplating the passage of time and the absence of a significant other. The rocking chair serves as a metaphor for the solitary and unchanging nature of the protagonist's life.

The song is characterized by McCrae's emotive vocals and a relatively sparse arrangement featuring strings, horns, and a prominent bass line. The instrumentation supports the somber mood of the lyrics. It is considered one of McCrae's signature songs and a notable example of Southern soul music.

"Rockin' Chair" achieved significant commercial success, reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard R&B chart and also charting on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's popularity endured, and it has been covered by numerous artists across various genres. It continues to be played on oldies and soul radio stations.