Bill Hailey and his Comets version, 2 months after the original, was the definitive recording of this Rock and Roll song
First recorded in Nov 1955 by Bobby Charles as Later Alligator.
Bill Hailey extended the title to See You Later, Alligator, which was a popular catchphrase at the time in New York City.
Bobby Charles - Later Alligator 1955
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