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Rock Around the Clock 1956
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Rock Around the Clock

The album Rock Around the Clock, released in December 1955 by Bill Haley and His Comets, marks a key moment in the history of rock and roll. This record is a compilation of singles that had already been published, but what makes it special is that it was Haley's first album to reach the Billboard charts, becoming one of the first in the rock and roll genre to achieve this. Recorded at the iconic Pythian Temple in New York, the album features a vibrant and energetic sound, characteristic of the era, with a total runtime of 30 minutes and 53 seconds.

Year
1956
Songs
12
Duration
15 min 31 seg

12 song|s

Song list

# Title Available ⏱
01

Rock Around the Clock

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02

Shake, Rattle and Roll

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03

A.B.C. Boogie

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04

Thirteen Women

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05

Razzle‐Dazzle

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2:41
06

Two Hound Dogs

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2:54
07

Dim, Dim the Lights

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2:30
08

Happy Baby

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2:35
09

Birth of the Boogie

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2:14
10

Mambo Rock

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2:37
11

Burn That Candle

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12

Rock‐A‐Beatin’ Boogie

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About the album

Rock Around the Clock, according to DoReSol

Among the most notable tracks is the famous Rock Around the Clock, which not only became an anthem of rock, but was also included in the film of the same name in 1956. Other notable songs from the album are Shake, Rattle and Roll and Thirteen Women, which reflect the fusion of styles that defines Haley's sound. This album was released in a 12-inch format, which allowed for the inclusion of four additional tracks compared to its predecessor, Shake, Rattle and Roll, which was 10 inches.

The impact of Rock Around the Clock was significant, not only for its commercial success, but also for its influence on the development of rock and roll as a musical genre. In 2009, the album was reissued on 180-gram vinyl, demonstrating its enduring relevance in musical culture. The production was handled by Milt Gabler and Bill Haley, who managed to capture the essence of rock at a time when this style was beginning to gain momentum in the music scene.