“Sixty Minute Man”/”I Can’t Escape from You” by The Dominoes, 1951

File — Box: 1, disc: 3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The 78 RPM records in this collection are of unknown provenance and were selected for addition to the Archives for their rarity. They highlight early hits in rock and roll music, such as "Sixty Minute Man" by the Dominoes and "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, both of which are considered contenders for the first rock and roll record ever recorded. Each record has a four-digit number attached. These are catalog numbers, which were used both to track sales through distributors and for in-house accounting.

Dates

Creation: 1951

Creator

From the Collection: Dominoes (Musical group : U.S.) (Organization)
From the Collection: Harris, Wynonie, 1915-1969 (Person)
From the Collection: Brenston, Jackie, 1930-1979 (Person)
From the Collection: Brown, Roy, 1925-1981 (Person)
From the Collection: Thornton, Big Mama (Person)
From the Collection: Delta Cats (Musical Group) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is restricted due to material fragility. Access requires permission from the Berklee Archives Associate Director.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Released by Federal Records (12022)

The Dominoes were one of the most successful R&B groups of the early 1950s. Notable for its sexualized lyrics, the lead singer of “Sixty Minute Man,” Bill Brown, brags about his sexual abilities. “Sixty Minute Man” was chosen as Song of the Year in 1951 and reached number one on the R&B chart in May of that year. It also reached #17 on the pop chart, making it one of the first crossover hits. Along with “Rocket 88,” “Sixty Minute Man” is a contender for the first rock and roll record ever recorded.