"The Clock" is a 1953 song by Johnny Ace with the Beale Streeters. It describes a man feeling lonely while he watches the clock.[1] "The Clock" was Johnny Ace's third release to reach the U.S. R&B chart and second number one.[2]
"The Clock (song)" | |
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Song by Johnny Ace, The Beale Streeters | |
B-side | "Aces Wild" |
Genre | Rhythm and blues |
Length | 3:01 |
Label | Duke |
Songwriter(s) | David James Mattis |
Aretha Franklin released a version of the song in 1969 as the B-side to her single, "Share Your Love with Me".[3]
References
edit- ^ "The Clock - Johnny Ace". SongLyrics.com. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 22.
- ^ Aretha Franklin, "Share Your Love with Me", 45cat.com, Retrieved September 21, 2013