1956 Movie Shows Couple Dancing To Bill Haley & His Comets' Greatest Hit

Mar 21, 2020 by apost team

This iconic performance from Bill Haley & His Comets in 1956 is a classic. No matter how much time seems to pass, these retro musicians will always know how to “Rock Around The Clock,” reminding us of the true spirit of the dance, which has evolved in contemporary times.

Vintage videos are always filled with a profound sense of nostalgia, but this jiving clip amps up the old-school vibe to an unprecedented degree. The black-and-white cinematography reveals just how much technology has evolved since America’s Greatest Generation was front and center on the world stage. The Baby Boomers were booming indeed, and this upbeat swing rendition is all the proof you need. It’s safe to say that we just don’t get down to the rhythm like we used to do.

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"Rock Around The Clock" is a truly special tune, and its emphasis on numerical time-keeping makes it educational too. For example, kids can learn how to count with help from this jangly melody: “When the clock strikes two, three and four, if the band slows down, we'll yell for more.” Later on, The Comets will still possess the energy to rock and roll, which is demonstrated by Haley singing, “When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too, I'll be going strong, and so will you.”

Unlike the actual Halley’s Comet, you can view this spectacle more than twice in a lifetime. In fact, there is no limit to the number of times you can enjoy this romp through history.

Amazingly, the clock has spun full circle approximately 24,000 times since Bill Haley’s Comets taught us how to "rock around the clock” like there’s no tomorrow. If you’re not using military notation like the WWII crowd, then it’s actually a whopping 48,000 complete rotations.

Time somehow keeps on ticking, and so does the view count for this bombastic clip. As a result, new generations are being exposed to an alternative way of partying. When compared to the nihilism and apathy that has run rampant in the 21st century, the level of enthusiasm and excitement contained here seems almost alien.

Today’s music will never hold a candle to these legendary masterminds. Although we’re over six decades removed from their magical showmanship, their inspired creation lives on eternally thanks to the internet. Of course, these guys would never get to know about the World Wide Web.

This uproarious recording represents the brilliant revival of a bygone era. Once you get a glimpse of this seemingly ancient auditory action, it will be impossible for you to dismiss the boomers. Pass this along to your baby boomer friends and family so they can reminisce this time.