The Clock (song)

"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)"
Song by Johnny Ace, The Beale Streeters
B-side"Aces Wild"
GenreRhythm and blues
Length3:01
LabelDuke
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

  1. http://www.songlyrics.com/johnny-ace/the-clock-lyrics/
  2. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 22.
  3. Aretha Franklin, "Share Your Love with Me" Retrieved September 21, 2013
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