Single AU 1977 on Radio 3XY label
Rock (Rock’n’Roll)
Made in Australia by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. Logos appearing on this release's labels are: ANZ (an Australia/New Zealand banking corporation) & 1420 3XY (a defunct pop radio station in Melbourne, Australia). On sleeve rear: "The record that launched the Rock 'n' Roll era became a hit in Australia in July, 1956. It proved to be one of the most fantastic hits of all time with collective sales estimated at over 22 million. 'Rock around the Clock' has been waxed in thirty-five different languages with over 140 versions globally. 2SM/3XY/4IP with the ANZ Bank commissioned the cream of Australian rock talent [artist names] to record this limited edition tribute to 21 years of Rock 'n' Roll. Hope you enjoy it." The artists appear by courtesy of: Glenn Shorrock - E.M.I. Records Graeme 'Shirley' Strachan & Frankie J. Holden - Mushroom Records John Paul Young - Albert Productions Daryl Braithwaite - Razzle Records Renee Geyer - R.C.A. Records Side B is a spoken word history of the song Rock Around The Clock.
![]() | Glenn Shorrock voc, bvoc, *1944 AU performer, album by |
![]() | Frankie J Holden voc, *1952 AU performer, album by |
![]() | John Paul Young eg, voc, *1950 AU performer, album by |
![]() | Daryl Braithwaite voc, *1949 AU performer, album by |
![]() | Renee Geyer voc, bvoc, *1953 AU performer, album by |
![]() | Graeme Strachan voc, 1952-2001 AU performer, album by |
Jimmy De Knight |
Max C. Freedman |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Rock Around The Clock | Glenn Shorrock, Frankie J Holden, John Paul Young, Daryl Braithwaite, Renee Geyer, Graeme Strachan | Jimmy De Knight, Max C. Freedman | |
2 | A Tribute To "Rock Around The Clock" | Glenn Shorrock, Frankie J Holden, John Paul Young, Daryl Braithwaite, Renee Geyer, Graeme Strachan |