Introduction
Bill Haley & His Comets’ “Rock Around The Clock” is more than just a song; it’s a cultural phenomenon. This timeless rock ‘n’ roll anthem released in 1954 marked a turning point in the history of music, shaping the way we perceive popular tunes today. Join us as we delve into the electrifying history of this legendary track and the artist behind it.
Did You Know?
- “Rock Around The Clock” was originally written by Max C. Freedman and James E. Myers, and it was first recorded by Sonny Dae & His Knights in 1952. However, it was Bill Haley & His Comets’ rendition that catapulted the song to fame.
- Bill Haley, the frontman of the Comets, played a pivotal role in popularizing rock ‘n’ roll music. His energetic stage presence and catchy tunes helped revolutionize the music industry. He’s often referred to as the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
- The song became the opening theme for the classic film “Blackboard Jungle”, introducing rock ‘n’ roll to a broader audience and cementing its status as a symbol of rebellion and youth culture.
- “Rock Around The Clock” is one of the best-selling singles of all time, with millions of copies sold worldwide.
- Bill Haley & His Comets’ electrifying performance of the song on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1955 is legendary and further solidified their place in rock ‘n’ roll history.
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One, two, tree o’clock, four o’clock rock
Five, six, seven o’clock, eight o’clock rock
Nine, ten, eleven o’clock, twelve o’clock rock
We’re gonna rock around the clock tonightPut your glad rags on, join me, hon
We’ll have some fun while the clock strikes one
We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight
We’re gonna rock, rock, rock ’till broad daylight
We’re gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonightWhen the clock strikes two or tree and four
If the band slows down we’ll yell for more
We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight
We’re gonna rock, rock, rock ’till broad daylight
We’re gonna rock gonna rock around the clock tonightWhen the chimes ring five, six and seven
We’ll be right in seventh heaven
We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight
We’re gonna rock, rock, rock, ’till broad daylight
We’re gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonightWhen it’s eight, nine, ten, eleven too
I’ll be goin’ strong and so will you
We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight
We’re gonna rock, rock, rock, ’till broad daylight
We’re gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonightWhen the clock strikes twelve, we’ll cool off then
Start a rockin’ round the clock again
We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight
We’re gonna rock, rock, rock, ’till broad daylight
We’re gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight