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How Luck Made “Rock Around The Clock” a #1 Hit

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The Serendipitous Rise of a Rock 'n' Roll Classic

This chapter delves into how luck and timing shaped the success of 'Rock Around the Clock' by Bill Haley. It illustrates the pivotal moment when a fifth grader's act of sharing the record transformed a forgotten B-side into a cultural milestone.

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