Rock Around the Clock was an afterthought

Today's Morning Edition music is from 60 years ago tomorrow, when Bill Haley and His Comets went into a studio in New York to record "Thirteen Women (and only one man in town)" which was released as the A-side of their first single for Decca Records. As time was running out at the end of that session, they recorded the B-side of the single. That song would become the 1950s anthem of youth rebellion.

Dear reader,

Your voice matters. And we want to hear it.

Will you help shape the future of Minnesota Public Radio by taking our short Listener Survey?

It only takes a few minutes, and your input helps us serve you better—whether it’s news, culture, or the conversations that matter most to Minnesotans.

Volume Button
Volume
Now Listening To Livestream
Kerri Miller
On Air
Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller