Adriano Celentano (born January 6, 1938) is an Italian singer, songwriter, … Read Full Bio ↴Adriano Celentano (born January 6, 1938) is an Italian singer, songwriter, comedian, actor, and TV host. He was born in Milan at 14 Gluck Street (about which he later wrote the song "Il ragazzo della via Gluck"), his parents were from Puglia and had moved north for work.

Heavily influenced by his idol, Elvis Presley, and the 1950s rock revolution, he is also known as the most famous dancer of the Hula hoop fad. For the last 40 years he has retained his popularity in Italy, selling millions of records and appearing in numerous TV shows and movies (including a short appearance in Fellini's La Dolce Vita, before becoming a famous artist). In the latter respect, he has also been a creator of a comic genre, with his characteristic walking and his facial expressions. For the most part, his films were commercially successful, in fact in the 1970s and part of the 1980s, he was the king of the Italian box office in low budget movies. As an actor, critics point to Serafino (1968), directed by Pietro Germi, as his best effort.

As a director he frequently casts Ornella Muti, Eleonora Giorgi and his wife Claudia Mori. His best movie like director is "Yuppi Du", winner of The Golden Palm at Cannes Festival. He and Claudia are the parents of Rosita, Rosalinda and Vincent Celentano, the latter most notable to worldwide audiences for playing the Satan character in Mel Gibson`s The Passion of the Christ. He also works often as a host for several Italian television shows.

His 1968 song "Azzurro" has regained popularity in 2006, due to it being the anthem of the Italian national football team (the Azzurri) who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The artist Vincent Fiorello has also created a remix of the song.

His last concert-event in 2012, after 18 years without live performances, was transmitted on Canale 5, with over 9 million viewers both evenings.

Rock around the Clock
Adriano Celentano Lyrics

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One two three ò clock 4 ò clock rock
five six seven ò clock eight ò clock rock
nine ten eleven ò clock twelve ò clock rock
we gonna rock around the clock tonight
oh get you glad rags on
join'me hon'
we'll have some fun
when the clock stikes one

we're gonna rock around the clock tonight
we're gonna rock rock rock
till broad day light
we're gonna rock
we're gonna rock aronud the clock tonight

when the clock stikes two three and four
if the band slows down we'll yell for more
we're gonna rock around the clock tonight
we're gonna rock rock rock
till broad day light
we're gonna rock
we're gonna rock around the clock tonight

when the chimes ring five six and seven
we'll be riding seventh heaven

we're gonna rock around the clock tonight
we're gonna rock rock rock
till broad day light

we're gonna rock
we're gonna rock aronud the clock tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Adriano Celentano's song Rock Around The Clock are an invitation to let loose and have fun. The opening three verses serve as a foundation, establishing a sense of rhythm and familiarity with the clock and time. The lyrics then suggest dressing up, and are playful, saying "get you glad rags on, join me hon', we'll have some fun." The fourth verse is where the song really takes off, expressing an intention to "rock around the clock tonight." The chorus repeats this intention, accompanied by the infectious repetition of "we're gonna rock," which adds to the song's liveliness and excitement.

As the song progresses, the lyrics elaborate on the intent behind the "rocking around the clock." If the band slows down, the crowd yell for more, indicating a desire to keep the party going. The lyrics are also suggestive of a sense of spontaneity and freedom. There are no specific plans, except to have a good time and to keep dancing until the morning light. The lyrics capture a moment in time when rock and roll was a new genre of music that was shaking up the cultural scene by creating a space for youth rebellion, freedom and passion.

Line by Line Meaning

One two three ò clock 4 ò clock rock
We will start rocking exactly at 1, 2, 3 and 4 o'clock.

five six seven ò clock eight ò clock rock
Our rocking will continue and peak at 5, 6, 7 and 8 o'clock.

nine ten eleven ò clock twelve ò clock rock
We will be rocking our hearts out until 9, 10, 11 and 12 o'clock.

we gonna rock around the clock tonight
We will be dancing and enjoying ourselves all night long.

oh get you glad rags on
Dress up and get ready for a good time.

join'me hon'
Come and dance with me, honey.

we'll have some fun
We are going to enjoy ourselves and let loose.

when the clock stikes one
Our rocking starts at the first chime of the clock.

we're gonna rock
We are going to dance and enjoy the music.

till broad day light
Our partying will go on until the sun comes up.

when the clock stikes two three and four
We will keep dancing, even if it gets late.