What was the first rock ‘n’ roll song to reach #1 on the charts?
“Tutti Frutti”
“Johnny B. Goode”
“Great Balls of Fire”
“Rock Around the Clock”
“Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and His Comets was the first rock ‘n’ roll song to reach number one on the Billboard charts. Released in 1954, the song initially had modest success, but its popularity soared after being featured in the 1955 film “Blackboard Jungle.” This pivotal moment helped catapult “Rock Around the Clock” to the top of the charts, where it remained for a total of eight weeks. The recording is widely considered to be the song that, more than any other, brought rock and roll into mainstream culture around the world.
Correct Answer: “Rock Around the Clock”