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The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.)

Bill Haley and His Comets

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12 cited facts

  • 1985
  • 2:31
  • 151 BPM · A# major

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  1. Released on MCA Records, also Baba O’Riley (The Who), Free Bird (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd)

  2. Recorded at Decca Studios, also Crazy He Calls Me (Billie Holiday), See You Later Alligator and Illusions (Marlene Dietrich)

  3. Part of From the Original Master Tapes, also See You Later Alligator, Happy Baby and Two Hound Dogs

  4. Released on BMG Direct Canada, also My Favourite Game (The Cardigans), See You Later Alligator and Erase/Rewind (The Cardigans)

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Credits

All 11 credits
Performed by
Al Rex, Bill Haley, Francis 'Franny' Beecher, Johnny Grande, Ralph Jones, Rudy Pompilli and William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson
Part of
From the Original Master Tapes
Recorded at
Decca Studios
Released on
BMG Direct Canada and MCA Records

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  1. 1MusicBrainz The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Al Rex

    The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Al Rex

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  2. 2MusicBrainz The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Bill Haley

    The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Bill Haley

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  3. 3MusicBrainz The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Francis 'Franny' Beecher

    The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Francis 'Franny' Beecher

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  4. 4MusicBrainz The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Johnny Grande

    The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Johnny Grande

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  5. 5MusicBrainz The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Ralph Jones

    The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Ralph Jones

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  6. 6MusicBrainz The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Rudy Pompilli

    The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by Rudy Pompilli

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  7. 7MusicBrainz The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson

    The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was performed by William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  8. 8MusicBrainz The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) is part of the release From the Original Master Tapes

    The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) is part of the release From the Original Master Tapes

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  9. 9MusicBrainz The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was recorded at Decca Studios

    The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was recorded at Decca Studios

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  10. 10MusicBrainz BMG Direct Canada is the label of the song The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.)

    BMG Direct Canada is the label of the song The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.)

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  11. 11MusicBrainz MCA Records is the label of the song The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.)

    MCA Records is the label of the song The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.)

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  12. 12MusicBrainz The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was released on 1985

    The Paper Boy (on Main Street, U.S.A.) was released on 1985

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