Rock-a-Beatin' Boogie
Bill Haley & His Comets, Bill Haley
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Rock-a-beatin' boogie Bill haley and his comets Rock, rock, rock, everybody Roll, roll, roll, everybody Rock, rock, rock, everybody Roll, roll, roll, everybody Rock, rock, rock, everybody Rock-a-beatin' boogie beat You take a rock, you take a beat You take a boogie, you make it sweet You take a rock-a-beatin' boogie, Rock-a-beatin' boogie beat Well, the rock-a-beatin' boogie, b-o-o-g-i-e Well, rockin' to the rhythm of the rock-a-beatin' boogie Dancin' to the rhythm of the rock-a-beatin' boogie Shakin' to the rhythm of the rock-a-beatin' boogie Jumpin' to the rhythm ofRompin' to the ryhtm of the rock-a-beatin' boogie B-o-o-g-i-e The rock-a-beatin' boogie You gotta jump, you gotta jiveYou gotta dance, to be alive, You do the rock-a-beatin' boogie, Rock-a-beatin' boogie beat Rock-a-beatin' boogie, b-o-o-g-i-e
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12 facts about this song
Song History"Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie" is a song composed by Bill Haley and first recorded by The Esquires in 1952.
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Creator OriginThe American rock 'n' roll musician, Bill Haley, is considered a pioneer in the genre. He is best-known for his band "Bill Haley & His Comets" and for popularizing rock 'n' roll in the 1950s.
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Legendary RecognitionThis song was later re-recorded by Bill Haley and his band The Comets and it is this version that is best known, as it reached number 23 on Billboard’s chart in 1956.
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Genre Influence"Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie" was influential in establishing the style of music now known as rock 'n' roll.
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Lyrics ImpactThe song is notable for its "Rock, rock, rock everybody / Roll, roll, roll everybody" chorus, which helped to popularize the concept of "rock and roll" in popular culture.
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Noteworthy ListIt was included in the list of songs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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Prominent UsageThe song's catchy beat and rock'n'roll charm led to it being used in the opening credits of the classic movie "American Graffiti".
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Album inclusion"Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie", along with some other tracks by Bill Haley & His Comets, were featured in the band's 'Rock Around the Clock' album.
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Cover by Other ArtistsNot only performed by Bill Haley and his band, but the song has also been covered by other artists, such as Matchbox, a rockabilly band from the late 70s.
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Creative NamingThe term "rock-a-beatin' boogie" was reportedly a term in popular usage in the 1950s as a dance move in the jitterbug-style dance. This term lent the song its unique name.
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TV Show FeatureThe song was heard on the Happy Days TV show in the episode titled "My Cousin the Cheat" (1974).
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Pop Cultural PresenceIn addition to its impact on music, "Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie" has also made appearances in video games, most notably the 2007 game "Mafia II."
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