About the Song
In the realm of music, there are songs that entertain, songs that inspire, and then there are songs that shatter barriers and redefine genres. Bill Haley & His Cometsâ 1954 rendition of âRock Around the Clockâ falls squarely into the latter category. This electrifying single not only became an instantaneous hit, but it also served as the impetus for the rock and roll revolution, forever altering the landscape of popular music.
Prior to âRock Around the Clockâ, the music scene was dominated by genres like big band and pop. While these styles were certainly popular, they catered to a more established audience. Rock and roll, on the other hand, was raw, energetic, and rebellious. It spoke to a younger generation eager to break free from the constraints of the past.
Bill Haley & His Comets were the perfect vessel to deliver this new sound to the masses. With their driving guitar riffs, pounding drums, and Haleyâs charismatic vocals, they injected a shot of adrenaline into the music world. âRock Around the Clockâ was the epitome of this energy, capturing the excitement, rebellion, and unbridled joy of rock and roll.
The songâs impact was immediate and undeniable. It topped the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom, selling millions of copies and becoming an anthem for a generation. âRock Around the Clockâ also broke down racial barriers, as it was one of the first rock and roll songs to receive widespread airplay on pop radio stations.
More than just a hit song, âRock Around the Clockâ was a cultural phenomenon. It was featured in the 1955 film âBlackboard Jungleâ, which helped to further popularize rock and roll among teenagers. The song has also been covered by countless artists over the years, each adding their own unique interpretation to the classic track.
âRock Around the Clockââs legacy is undeniable. It is considered one of the most important songs of all time, and it has had a profound impact on the development of popular music. The songâs energy, excitement, and rebellious spirit continue to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers alike. Bill Haley & His Comets may have been the ones to rock around the clock back in 1954, but their impact continues to reverberate today, ensuring that this iconic song will forever be etched in the annals of music history.
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Lyrics: Rock Around The Clock
One, two, tree oâclock, four oâclock rock
Five, six, seven oâclock, eight oâclock rock
Nine, ten, eleven oâclock, twelve oâclock rock
Weâre gonna rock around the clock tonightPut your glad rags on, join me, hon
Weâll have some fun while the clock strikes one
Weâre gonna rock around the clock tonight
Weâre gonna rock, rock, rock âtill broad daylight
Weâre gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonightWhen the clock strikes two or tree and four
If the band slows down weâll yell for more
Weâre gonna rock around the clock tonight
Weâre gonna rock, rock, rock âtill broad daylight
Weâre gonna rock gonna rock around the clock tonightWhen the chimes ring five, six and seven
Weâll be right in seventh heaven
Weâre gonna rock around the clock tonight
Weâre gonna rock, rock, rock, âtill broad daylight
Weâre gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonightWhen itâs eight, nine, ten, eleven too
Iâll be goinâ strong and so will you
Weâre gonna rock around the clock tonight
Weâre gonna rock, rock, rock, âtill broad daylight
Weâre gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonightWhen the clock strikes twelve, weâll cool off then
Start a rockinâ round the clock again
Weâre gonna rock around the clock tonight
Weâre gonna rock, rock, rock, âtill broad daylight
Weâre gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
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