[3][4] In 1988, "That's Rock 'n' Roll" was featured as the B side of a subsequent major hit by Carmen, "Make Me Lose Control."

Chaospin critic Linda Giantino rated it Carmen's 7th greatest solo song.

[4] Classic Rock History critic Brian Kachejian rated it to be Carmen's 8th greatest solo song.

The following lyrics are omitted from his version: "Well it's the roadies and the crowd, It's when the band's playin' way too loud, Your hips are shakin', ain't no mistakin'."

[10] "That's Rock and Roll" was the first of two major hits written by Carmen and covered by Cassidy, the second being "Hey Deanie".