Peak
17
Weeks
16
Score
2,696
Chart Year
1955
Even Though Haley had already chalked up several hits, including the original chart run of "Rock Around The Clock," "Crazy Man Crazy," and "Shake, Rattle and Roll," this is one of his most significant recordings as it was the first R&B song recorded by a white artist to cross over to the R&B charts. American DJ Alan Freed haled it as "the grand daddy song of rock n' roll." This was the first major hit for the songwriting duo of Julius Dixson and Beverly Ross, a rare musical pairing of an African-American male and a white female in the 1950s. The duo are probably best known for penning the Chordettes hit "Lollipop."
Oh, what a crazy party all the gang's here, too The beat is really jumping like a kangaroo I'm full of cherry soda and potato chips But now I want to get a taste of your sweet lips So, dim, dim the lights !! Dim, dim the lights Dim, dim the lights !! Dim, dim the lights Turn down the lights I want some atmosphere !! The furniture is bouncing round the room with glee And rocking like a boat upon a stormy sea But, dig the crazy pockets on the pile tonight But still I haven't had a chance to hold you tight Look at Annie's earrings bouncing off her backs Look at Suzie kissing and a-hugging Jack Looking Nancy dancing in her stocking feet We're all going crazy with the mambo beat !!! But, everybody's really having lots of fun But, honey as for me the night has just begun Cause now I want to tell you things and hold you tight But, how can I do it with the room so bright ?
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 10, 1954 | 17 | 109 |
| 2 | Nov 17, 1954 | 26 | 100 |
| 3 | Nov 24, 1954 | 17 | 109 |
| 4 | Dec 1, 1954 | 26 | 100 |
| 5 | Dec 8, 1954 | 17 | 109 |
| 6 | Dec 15, 1954 | 20 | 106 |
| 7 | Dec 22, 1954 | 20 | 106 |
| 8 | Dec 29, 1954 | 25 | 101 |
| 9 | Jan 5, 1955 | 17 | 109 |
| 10 | Jan 12, 1955 | 18 | 108 |
| 11 | Jan 19, 1955 | 25 | 101 |
| 12 | Jan 26, 1955 | 26 | 100 |
| 13 | Feb 2, 1955 | 24 | 102 |
| 14 | Feb 9, 1955 | 26 | 100 |
| 15 | Feb 16, 1955 | 30 | 96 |
| 16 | Feb 23, 1955 | 30 | 96 |