See You Later Alligator

~ Release by Bill Haley and His Comets (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1CD
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1(We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
double bass:
Marshall Lytle (on 1954-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Billy Gussak (on 1954-04-12)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Danny Cedrone (on 1954-04-12)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1954-04-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1954-04-12)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1954-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Joey D'Ambrosio (on 1954-04-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sonet Music AB (in 1954) and MCA Records Inc. (in 1955)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1954-04-12)
recording of:
Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley’s version) (on 1954-04-12)
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy De Knight (in 1952) and Max C. Freedman (in 1952)
arranger:
Harry Filler
publisher:
Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd. and Myers Music, Inc.
version of:
We’re Gonna Rock Around the Clock (Original Freedman / De Knight version)
2:13
2Thirteen Women
double bass:
Marshall Lytle (on 1954-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Billy Gussak (on 1954-04-12)
electric guitar:
Danny Cedrone (on 1954-04-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1954-04-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1954-04-12)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1954-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Joey D'Ambrosio (on 1954-04-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1954-04-12)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1954-04-12)
recording of:
Thirteen Women (also performed as "Thirteen Men")
lyricist and composer:
Dickie Thompson
2:54
3Shake, Rattle and Roll2:31
4ABC Boogie
double bass:
Marshall Lytle (on 1954-06-07)
drums (drum set):
Panama Francis (on 1954-06-07)
electric guitar:
Danny Cedrone (on 1954-06-07)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1954-06-07)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1954-06-07)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1954-06-07)
tenor saxophone:
Joey D'Ambrosio (on 1954-06-07)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1954-06-07)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1954-06-07)
recording of:
A.B.C. Boogie (on 1954-06-07)
writer:
Al Russell and Max Spickol
2:29
5Happy Baby
double bass:
Marshall Lytle (on 1954-09-21)
drums (drum set):
Billy Gussak (on 1954-09-21)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1954-09-21)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1954-09-21)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1954-09-21)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1954-09-21)
tenor saxophone:
Joey D'Ambrosio (on 1954-09-21)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1954-09-21)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1954-09-21)
recording of:
Happy Baby
lyricist and composer:
Frank Pingatore
2:36
6Dim Dim The Lights (I Want Some Atmosphere)
double bass:
Marshall Lytle (on 1954-09-21)
drums (drum set):
Dick Richards (on 1954-09-21)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1954-09-21)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1954-09-21)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1954-09-21)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1954-09-21)
tenor saxophone:
Joey D'Ambrosio (on 1954-09-21)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1954-09-21)
recording of:
Dim, Dim the Lights
writer:
Julius Dixson and Beverly Ross
2:31
7Mambo Rock
double bass:
Marshall Lytle (on 1955-01-05)
drums (drum set):
Billy Gussak (on 1955-01-05)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-01-05)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-01-05)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-01-05)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1955-01-05)
tenor saxophone:
Joey D'Ambrosio (on 1955-01-05)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-01-05)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-01-05)
recording of:
Mambo Rock
writer:
Jimmy Ayre, Mildred Phillips and Bickley Reichner
2:39
8Birth of the Boogie2:14
9Razzle Dazzle
double bass:
Marshall Lytle (on 1955-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Billy Gussak (on 1955-05-10)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-05-10)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-05-10)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-05-10)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1955-05-10)
tenor saxophone:
Joey D'Ambrosio (on 1955-05-10)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-05-10)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-05-10)
recording of:
Razzle Dazzle
lyricist and composer:
Charles Calhoun
2:43
10Two Hound Dogs
double bass:
Marshall Lytle (on 1955-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Billy Gussak (on 1955-05-10)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-05-10)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-05-10)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-05-10)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1955-05-10)
tenor saxophone:
Joey D'Ambrosio (on 1955-05-10)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-05-10)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-05-10)
recording of:
Two Hound Dogs (on 1955-05-10)
writer:
Bill Haley and Frank Pingatore
2:59
11Rock-a-Beatin' Boogie
bass:
Al Rex (on 1955-09-22)
drums (drum set):
Cliff Leeman (on 1955-09-22)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-09-22)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-22)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-09-22)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1955-09-22)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1955-09-22)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-22)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-22)
recording of:
Rock‐a‐Beatin’ Boogie (on 1955-09-22)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Haley
2:20
12Burn That Candle
bass:
Al Rex (on 1955-09-23)
drums (drum set):
Cliff Leeman (on 1955-09-23)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-09-23)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-23)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-09-23)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1955-09-23)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1955-09-23)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-23)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-23)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1955 (number: 17)
recording of:
Burn That Candle (on 1955-09-23)
lyricist and composer:
Winfield Scott
publisher:
Roosevelt Music Co.
2:46
13See You Later Alligator
bass:
Al Rex (on 1955-12-12)
drums (drum set):
Ralph Jones (on 1955-12-12)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-12-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-12-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-12-12)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1955-12-12)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1955-12-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-12-12)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1955-12-12)
cover recording of:
See You Later, Alligator (on 1955-12-12)
lyricist and composer:
Robert Guidry (in 1955-10)
2:46
14Paper Boy
recording of:
The Paper Boy
writer:
Catherine Cafra and Bill Haley
2:30
15The Saints Rock'n'Roll
bass:
Al Rex (on 1955-09-23)
drums (drum set):
Cliff Leeman (on 1955-09-23)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-09-23)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-23)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-09-23)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1955-09-23)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1955-09-23)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-23)
recording of:
Saints Rock and Roll
writer:
Milt Gabler and Bill Haley
recording of:
The Saint Rock 'n' Roll
writer:
Milt Gabler and Bill Haley
is based on:
When the Saints Go Marching In
3:27
16R.O.C.K.
bass:
Al Rex (on 1955-09-22)
drums (drum set):
Cliff Leeman (on 1955-09-22)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1955-09-22)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-22)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1955-09-22)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1955-09-22)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1955-09-22)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1955-09-22)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-09-22)
recording of:
R-o-c-k
writer:
Bill Haley and Rusty Keefer
2:21
17Rockin' Through The Rye
2:08
18Hot Dog Buddy Buddy
accordion and piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1956-03-30)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1956-03-30)
drums (drum set):
Ralph Jones (on 1956-03-30)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1956-03-30)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1956-03-30)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1956-03-30)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1956-03-30)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1956-03-30)
recorded at:
Pythian Temple in Lincoln Square, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-03-30)
2:36
19Rip It Up
2:22
20Teenager's Mother (Are You Right?)
2:14
21Rudy's Rock
2:41
22Blue Comet Blues
2:31