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Wikipedia article"'Rockin' Robin'" (originally released as "Rock-In Robin" on the Class Records 45 single) is a song written by Leon Ren under the pseudonym Jimmie Thomas, and recorded by Bobby Day in 1958. It was Day's biggest hit single, becoming a number two hit on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, and spent one week at the top of the R&B sales chart. Michael Jackson recorded his own version of the song in 1972, which also achieved success. Personnel*Bobby Day vocals *Plas Johnson piccolo *Earl Palmer drums *Barney Kessel guitar Copyright status"Rockin' Robin" is in the public domain, as the owners never renewed the copyright. ChartsMichael Jackson versionIn 1972, Michael Jackson released his own version of "Rockin' Robin", which was released as a single from his gold-certified solo album titled 'Got to Be There' as a follow-up single to the song of the same name. It was the biggest hit from the album, hitting number 1 on the 'Cash Box' singles chart and peaking at number two on both the 'Billboard' Hot 100, behind "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack, and the 'Billboard' soul singles chart, behind "In the Rain" by the Dramatics. Track listing*A. "Rockin' Robin" 2:30*B. "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" 2:51 Chart performanceCertificationsSee also*List of 1950s one-hit wonders in the United States ReferencesCategory:1958 songs Category:1958 singles Category:1972 singles Category:Songs written by Leon Ren Category:Motown singles Category:Michael Jackson songs Category:Cashbox number-one singles Category:Songs about birds Category:Songs about fictional male characters Category:Public domain music | |
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