Rock Around the Clock

~ Release by Bill Haley & His Comets (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
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1Rock Around the Clock
double bass:
Marshall Lytle (on 1954-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Billy Gussak (on 1954-04-12)
electric guitar:
Danny Cedrone (on 1954-04-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1954-04-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1954-04-12)
steel guitar:
William F. 'Billy' Williamson (on 1954-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Joey D'Ambrosio (on 1954-04-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1954-04-12)
recording of:
Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley’s version) (on 1954-04-12)
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy De Knight (in 1952) and Max C. Freedman (American songwriter and lyricist) (in 1952)
arranger:
Harry Filler
publisher:
Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd. and Myers Music, Inc.
version of:
We’re Gonna Rock Around the Clock (Original Freedman / De Knight version)
42:10
2See You Later, Alligator
bass:
Al Rex (on 1955-12-12)
drums (drum set):
Ralph Jones (1950s drummer) (on 1955-12-12)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-12-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-12-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-12-12)
steel guitar:
William F. 'Billy' Williamson (on 1955-12-12)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1955-12-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-12-12)
recorded at:
Decca Studios (New York) in New York, New York, United States (on 1955-12-12)
recording of:
See You Later, Alligator (on 1955-12-12)
lyricist and composer:
Robert Guidry (in 1955-10)
42:46
3Skinny Minnie
2:58
4Thirteen Women
2:51
5The Saints Rock 'n' Roll
bass:
Al Rex (on 1955-09-23)
drums (drum set):
Cliff Leeman (on 1955-09-23)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-09-23)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-23)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-09-23)
steel guitar:
William F. 'Billy' Williamson (on 1955-09-23)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1955-09-23)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-23)
recording of:
Saints Rock and Roll
writer:
Milt Gabler and Bill Haley
recording of:
The Saint Rock 'n' Roll
writer:
Milt Gabler and Bill Haley
is based on:
When the Saints Go Marching In
3:27
6Don't Knock the Rock
accordion and piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1956-10-04)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1956-10-04)
drums (drum set):
Ralph Jones (1950s drummer) (on 1956-10-04)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1956-10-04)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1956-10-04)
steel guitar:
William F. 'Billy' Williamson (on 1956-10-04)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1956-10-04)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1956-10-04)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-10-04)
recording of:
Don't Knock The Rock (on 1956-10-04)
writer:
Freddie Karger and Robert Kent
42:20
7Shake, Rattle and Roll
double bass:
Marshall Lytle (on 1954-06-07)
drums (drum set):
Panama Francis (US swing jazz drummer) (on 1954-06-07)
electric guitar:
Danny Cedrone (on 1954-06-07)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1954-06-07)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1954-06-07)
steel guitar:
William F. 'Billy' Williamson (on 1954-06-07)
tenor saxophone:
Joey D'Ambrosio (on 1954-06-07)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1954-06-07)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1954-06-07)
cover recording of:
Shake, Rattle and Roll (on 1954-06-07)
additional lyricist:
Daryl Bosteels
writer:
Charles Calhoun and Jesse Stone
publisher:
Campbell Connelly, Mijac Music, Progressive Music (publisher), Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
42:30
8Rock the Joint
2:20
9Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie
bass:
Al Rex (on 1955-09-22)
drums (drum set):
Cliff Leeman (on 1955-09-22)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-09-22)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-22)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-09-22)
steel guitar:
William F. 'Billy' Williamson (on 1955-09-22)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1955-09-22)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-22)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-22)
recording of:
Rock‐a‐Beatin’ Boogie (on 1955-09-22)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Haley
2:19
10R-O-C-K
bass:
Al Rex (on 1955-09-22)
drums (drum set):
Cliff Leeman (on 1955-09-22)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-09-22)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-22)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-09-22)
steel guitar:
William F. 'Billy' Williamson (on 1955-09-22)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1955-09-22)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-22)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-22)
recording of:
R-o-c-k
writer:
Bill Haley and Rusty Keefer
2:20
11Razzle Dazzle
double bass:
Marshall Lytle (on 1955-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Billy Gussak (on 1955-05-10)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-05-10)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-05-10)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-05-10)
steel guitar:
William F. 'Billy' Williamson (on 1955-05-10)
tenor saxophone:
Joey D'Ambrosio (on 1955-05-10)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-05-10)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-05-10)
recording of:
Razzle Dazzle
lyricist and composer:
Charles Calhoun
42:42
12ABC-Boogie
2:28
13Rip It Up
accordion and piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1956-07-12)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1956-07-12)
drums (drum set):
Ralph Jones (1950s drummer) (on 1956-07-12)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1956-07-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1956-07-12)
steel guitar:
William F. 'Billy' Williamson (on 1956-07-12)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1956-07-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1956-07-12)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-07-12)
recording of:
Rip It Up
writer:
Robert “Bumps” Blackwell and John Marascalco
publisher:
Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd., Robin Hood Music Co., Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Venice Music
4.52:26
14The Beak "Speaks"
2:53
15How Many?
52:25
16Burn That Candle
bass:
Al Rex (on 1955-09-23)
drums (drum set):
Cliff Leeman (on 1955-09-23)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-09-23)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-23)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-09-23)
steel guitar:
William F. 'Billy' Williamson (on 1955-09-23)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1955-09-23)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-23)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-23)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1955 (number: 17)
recording of:
Burn That Candle (on 1955-09-23)
lyricist and composer:
Winfield Scott
publisher:
Roosevelt Music Co.
2:46