Episode 308, Bill Haley and His Comets

Episode 308, Bill Haley and His Comets, explores the music of the group most responsible for ushering in the era of 1950s rock and roll. Included are a few of Haley’s very early recordings from the 1940s. Songs include Rock Around the Clock, Forty Cups of Coffee, Skinny Minnie, Rip It Up, Shake Rattle and Roll, See Ya Later Alligator, and a dozen more.

45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s
Episode 308 Bill Haley and His Comets
Playlist
1 Rock Around the Clock Bill Haley and His Comets
2 Crazy Man Crazy Bill Haley and His Comets
3 Shake Rattle and Roll Bill Haley and His Comets
4 Dim Dim Dim The Lights Bill Haley and His Comets
5 Candy Kisses Bill Haley and the 4 Aces of Western Swing
6 Too Many Parties and Too Many Pals Bill Haley and the 4 Aces of Western Swing
7 Rockin’ Chair on the Moon Bill Haley and His Comets
8 Piccadilly Rock Bill Haley and His Comets
9 Vive La Rock and Roll Bill Haley and His Comets
10 Forty Cups of Coffee Bill Haley and His Comets
11 See Ya Later Alligator Bill Haley and His Comets
12 Rip it Up Bill Haley and His Comets
13 Razzle Dazzle Bill Haley and His Comets
14 The Paper Boy on Main Street Bill Haley and His Comets
15 Thirteen Women Bill Haley and His Comets
16 Skinny Minnie Bill Haley and His Comets
17 Ida — Sweet as Apple Cider Bill Haley and His Comets
18 Charmaine Bill Haley and His Comets
19 Charmaine Mantovani