Stasha - "Rock Around the Clock" for accordion

"Rock Around the Clock" was written in 1952 by Max C. Freedman and James E. Myers who used the pseudonym, 'Jimmy DeKnight.' It was the first rock and roll record to top the pop charts in both the US and UK. The best-known and most successful rendition was recorded by Bill Haley & His Comets in 1954 for Decca records. It was No. 1 on the pop charts for two months and went to No. 3 on the R&B chart. The song became an anthem for rebellious 1950s youth, particularly after it was included in the film, "Blackboard Jungle." "Rock Around the Clock" is widely considered to be the song that brought rock and roll into mainstream culture around the world. The song is ranked No. 159 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of, 'The 500 Greatest Songs of All time.’ The original full title of the song was "We're Gonna Rock Around the Clock Tonight!" It was later shortened to "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock," and finally shortened again to its present form, "Rock Around the Clock." When Stasha first heard this song, she loved it and wanted to learn all about the 12-bar blues. I hope you enjoy our interpretation.