Shake, Rattle and Roll / A. B. C. Boogie

by Bill Haley and His Comets

Shake, Rattle and Roll / A. B. C. Boogie cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: July 1954
  • Label: Decca
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 4:56
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Bill Haley And Ensemble

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A sanitized, highly successful cover of Big Joe Turner's rhythm and blues hit, specifically designed to bridge the gap to mainstream white pop audiences. Its massive commercial success helped heavily popularize the rock and roll format on global radio.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, school

Tracklist

  1. Shake, Rattle And Roll (2:29)
  2. A. B. C. Boogie (2:19)

Credits

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