Here is a list of The Rock’s best musical performances, from “Moana” to Kellyoke.
Due to his diversified career as a former professional wrestler and football player, founder of Teremana tequila, and, of course, an actor, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson quickly rose to the top of Hollywood. He is well-known for his parts in a variety of films, including Fast & Furious, The Game Plan, Get Smart, Black Adam, DC League of Super-Pets, and many others.
Dwayne Johnson attends the Warner Bros. “Black Adam” photo call at SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills on October 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage
However, a lesser known fact about the 50-year-old star is that he’s also proficient in the music world. He has shared his musical talents on talk shows, on social media, in films and on actual studio recordings.
As a result, we at Billboard have compiled our favorite music moments by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. See them below in chronological order.
Wyclef Jean’s “It Doesn’t Matter” (2000)
Johnson first appeared on a Billboard chart back in 2000, when he was billed as a featured act on Wyclef Jean’s “It Doesn’t Matter,” which reached No. 25 on Hot Rap Songs in 2000.
Elvis Presley’s “Are You Lonesome Tonight” (2007)![]()
While trying to comfort his daughter (played by Madison Pettis) in the 2007 film, The Game Plan, The Rock begins singing Elvis Presley’s “Are You Lonesome Tonight.”
Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me” (2010)![]()
While appearing on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Johnson delved into a sweet, acoustic version of Sam Cooke’s beloved 1957 classic, “You Send Me.”Wyclef Jean’s “It Doesn’t Matter” (2000)
Johnson first appeared on a Billboard chart back in 2000, when he was billed as a featured act on Wyclef Jean’s “It Doesn’t Matter,” which reached No. 25 on Hot Rap Songs in 2000.
Elvis Presley’s “Are You Lonesome Tonight” (2007)![]()
While trying to comfort his daughter (played by Madison Pettis) in the 2007 film, The Game Plan, The Rock begins singing Elvis Presley’s “Are You Lonesome Tonight.”
Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me” (2010)![]()
While appearing on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Johnson delved into a sweet, acoustic version of Sam Cooke’s beloved 1957 classic, “You Send Me.”
Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” (2012)![]()
During a campfire scene in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Johnson pulls out his ukulele for a tropical rendition of Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” — putting his own film-themed spin on it.”Here Comes Santa Claus” (2014)
During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Michael, The Rock brought the holiday spirit with “Here Comes Santa Claus” and even did his best Elvis Presley impersonation — all while sporting a festive onesie and a Santa hat.Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” (2015)
The haters gonna hate, hate, hate, and The Rock knows it. That’s probably why he opted to jam out to Swift’s “Shake It Off” not once, but twice — in an episode of Ballers and also on Lip Sync Battle, which you can watch here.Wyclef Jean’s “It Doesn’t Matter” (2000)
Johnson first appeared on a Billboard chart back in 2000, when he was billed as a featured act on Wyclef Jean’s “It Doesn’t Matter,” which reached No. 25 on Hot Rap Songs in 2000.
Elvis Presley’s “Are You Lonesome Tonight” (2007)![]()
While trying to comfort his daughter (played by Madison Pettis) in the 2007 film, The Game Plan, The Rock begins singing Elvis Presley’s “Are You Lonesome Tonight.”
Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me” (2010)![]()
While appearing on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Johnson delved into a sweet, acoustic version of Sam Cooke’s beloved 1957 classic, “You Send Me.”
Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” (2012)
During a campfire scene in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Johnson pulls out his ukulele for a tropical rendition of Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” — putting his own film-themed spin on it.
“Here Comes Santa Claus” (2014)![]()
During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Michael, The Rock brought the holiday spirit with “Here Comes Santa Claus” and even did his best Elvis Presley impersonation — all while sporting a festive onesie and a Santa hat.
Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” (2015)
The haters gonna hate, hate, hate, and The Rock knows it. That’s probably why he opted to jam out to Swift’s “Shake It Off” not once, but twice — in an episode of Ballers and also on Lip Sync Battle, which you can watch here.
“You’re Welcome” From ‘Moana’ (2016)![]()
The catchy track from the popular Disney film landed Johnson his first ever appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, launching in at No. 83.Tech N9ne’s “Face Off” (2021)
You might recognize The Rock’s fiery rap verse in Tech N9ne’s wild collaboration “Face Off” from TikTok.
“It’s about drive, it’s about power / We stay hungry, we devour / Put in the work, put in the hours and take what’s ours,” he proclaims on his blazing verse.Loretta Lynn’s “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin'” (2022)
Kelly Clarkson called on Johnson for her popular Kellyoke segment on her daytime talk show, and the duo duetted on Loretta Lynn‘s 1967 track, “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’.”
Source: billboard.com
