Burn That Candle

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"Burn That Candle" is an energetic 1950s rock and roll song popularized by Bill Haley & His Comets, known for its upbeat rhythm and danceable style.

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Burn That Candle canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
associatedAct Bill Haley
The Comets
composer Winfield Scott
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
decade 1950s
genre rock and roll
rockabilly
hasInstrumentation drums
electric guitar
saxophone
upright bass
hasMusicalFeature danceable style
energetic tempo
upbeat rhythm
hasStyle vocal-driven rock and roll
hasTheme partying
staying out late
influencedGenre early rock and roll
rockabilly dance music
language English
lyricist Winfield Scott
medium 45 rpm single
78 rpm record
notableFor association with Bill Haley & His Comets
being an early rock and roll dance hit
originallyRecordedBy Wynonie Harris
partOf Bill Haley & His Comets discography
performedBy Bill Haley & His Comets
Wynonie Harris
popularizedBy Bill Haley & His Comets
recordLabel Decca Records
releaseDate 1955

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Bill Haley & His Comets notableWork Burn That Candle
Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town hasTrack Burn That Candle