This 1954 single became one of the definitive anthems of early rock and roll. It spent eight weeks at number one on the Billboard charts.
- The song was originally released in 1954 on the Essex label but failed to chart. After being re-recorded and released by Decca Records in 1955, it topped the charts.
- "Rock Around the Clock" was prominently featured in the 1955 film "Blackboard Jungle," significantly boosting its popularity. It is estimated to have sold over 25 million copies worldwide.
- The recording session took place at Pythian Temple in New York City. This was one of the first major hits for the Decca label in the rock and roll genre.
Bill Haley & His Comets were a popular American rock and roll band led by singer Bill Haley. They emerged from the country and western swing scene of the late 1940s and early 1950s. In 1954, the band was at the forefront of the burgeoning rock and roll movement.
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