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Wikipedia article




"'Rosalyn'" is the debut single by British rhythm and blues band Pretty Things, released in 1964. It charted at number 41 in the United Kingdom.

History



"Rosalyn" was written by songwriter Jimmy Duncan, who was also co-manager of the Pretty Things with Bryan Morrison at the time, along with Bill Farley, studio owner where the band was recording.Unterberger, Richie. 'Urban Spacemen and Wayfaring Strangers: Overlooked Innovators and Eccentric Visionaries of '60s Rock.' San Francisco, CA: Miller Freeman, 2000. 13-18. The song was recorded as their debut single on Fontana Records, and became the Pretties first hit, reaching No. 41 on the UK singles chart in January 1964.Brown, Tony, Jon Kutner & Neil Warwick, The Complete Book of the British Charts: Singles and Albums, Omnibus Press, London, 2002 p. 795 It features Bo Diddley style lead guitar as well as prominent slide guitar.

Personnel



*Phil May - vocals

*Dick Taylor - lead guitar

*Brian Pendleton - slide/rhythm guitar, vocals

*John Stax - bass, vocals

*Viv Prince - drums

Covers



David Bowie recorded "Rosalyn" and released it on his album 'Pin Ups'.Strong, Martin C. 'The Great Rock Discography, 7th Edition.' Edinburgh: Canongate, 2004. 180. It was released as a free sampler single to Record Club members by RCA in New Zealand in November 1973. "Sorrow", was released, as in the rest of the world, as the commercial single from the album. The B-side was "Where Have All the Good Times Gone", another cover from 'Pin Ups'.

In 1972, British rock group Stack Waddy covered the song on their album 'Bugger Off!'.

Charts



References



Category:Pretty Things songs

Category:David Bowie songs

Category:1964 debut singles

Category:Songs written by Jimmy Duncan (songwriter)

Category:1964 songs

Category:Fontana Records singles


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