Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets, The Comets, Bill Haley
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One, two, three 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 tonight Put your glad rags on and join me, hon' We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one We're gonna rock around the clock tonight We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight When the clock strikes two, three 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, 'til broad daylight We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight When 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, 'til broad daylight We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight When 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, 'til broad daylight We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight When 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, 'til broad daylight We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
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Written by: Max Freedman, James Myers
Lyrics © BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, ROBERT W. CINQUE, ESQ.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Rock Around the Clock" was released as a single on May 10, 1954.
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Pioneering RoleThe song is often credited as being one of the pioneering songs of Rock and Roll.
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Chart HistoryIt was the first rock and roll song to reach No.1 on the Billboard charts in 1955.
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MusiciansBill Haley & His Comets was the band that recorded the song.
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Record SalesThe song sold an estimated 25 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.
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AuthorsIt was written by Max Freedman and James E. Myers (under the pseudonym Jimmy De Knight).
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
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Iconic IntroductionThe song’s introduction is instantly recognizable, a 12-bar blues progression played by Haley’s saxophonist, Joey Ambrose.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 1982, the original version of the record was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Movie soundtrack"Rock Around the Clock" gained even more popularity after it was used as the opening theme of the 1955 film 'Blackboard Jungle.'
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Rhythm & Blues OriginsAlthough it's considered a rock and roll song, the beat and rhythm structure of "Rock Around The Clock" is considered by many to be drawn from rhythm and blues.
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National Recording RegistryIn 2018, the song was selected for the preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or artistically significant".
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LongevityDespite being released over 60 years ago, the song remains popular today; both in its original version and in the form of cover versions by modern artists.
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DurationThe song is surprisingly short, with the original version lasting just over 2 minutes (2:08).
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Music VideoUnlike many songs from the 1950s, an official music video was produced for "Rock Around the Clock", featuring Haley & His Comets performing the song.
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