Sunday, March 20, 2022

Don't Knock the Rock (1956)

 Don't Knock the Rock is a 1956 American musical film starring Alan Dale. Directed by Fred F. Sears, the film also features performances by Bill Haley & His Comets, Little Richard, The Treniers, and Dave Appell and the Applejacks.

The title of the film comes from one of Haley's hit singles of 1956. The Haley recording is played over the opening credits, but it is Alan Dale who performs the number in the film. A disc jockey tries to prove to teenagers' parents that rock 'n' roll is harmless and won't turn their kids into juvenile delinquents. Songs performed in the movie: "Don't Knock the Rock" - Bill Haley and His Comets "I Cry More" - Alan Dale "You're Just Right" - Alan Dale "Hot Dog Buddy Buddy" - Bill Haley and His Comets "Goofin' Around" - Bill Haley and His Comets "Hook, Line And Sinker" - Bill Haley and His Comets "Applejack" - Dave Appell and the Applejacks "Your Love Is My Love" - Alan Dale "Calling All Comets" - Bill Haley and His Comets "Out Of The Bushes" - The Treniers "Rip It Up" - Bill Haley and His Comets "Rocking On Saturday Night" - The Treniers "Gonna Run" - Alan Dale "Long Tall Sally" - Little Richard "Tutti-Frutti" - Little Richard "Country Dance" - Dave Appell and the Applejacks "Don't Knock the Rock" - Alan Dale