Rock Around The Clock
The Isley Brothers · Other Songs - The Isley Brothers
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 and join me hon',
We'll have some fun when 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, three 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 stikes twelve we'll cool off then,
Start 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.
Rock Around The Clock - The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers' 1957 recording of 'Rock Around The Clock' stands as a pivotal moment in rock and roll history, bridging the gap between rhythm and blues and the emerging mainstream sound. While often associated with Chuck Berry's earlier instrumental version, The Isley Brothers' rendition introduced a distinct vocal arrangement and a driving, upbeat tempo that defined the mid-1950s era. Their interpretation helped popularize the song for a wider audience, cementing its status as a foundational track in the genre's evolution. The recording showcases the group's signature vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess, capturing the raw energy and optimism characteristic of the post-war musical landscape. As a staple of the rock canon, this track remains a powerful example of how R&B artists shaped the identity of rock music through their innovative approach to rhythm and melody.