About The Song

“Rock Around the Clock” is a rock and roll song written by Max C. Freedman and James E. Myers in 1952, most famously recorded by Bill Haley & His Comets in 1954 for American Decca. Recorded on April 12, 1954, the song skyrocketed to the top of the charts, becoming the first rock and roll record to achieve this feat.

The song became a cultural phenomenon, representing the dawn of rock and roll music and youth culture. Its success marked the beginning of the rock era and influenced generations of musicians. Initially recorded as a B-side, it gained prominence as the theme song for the movie “Blackboard Jungle,” reflecting the film’s themes of youth, energy, and rebellion. “Rock Around the Clock” has had a profound impact on the history of rock and roll, solidifying its place as a timeless classic.

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Lyrics

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 tonight

Put 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 tonight

When 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 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, ’till 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, ’till 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, ’till broad daylight
We’re gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight