Rosalyn (song)

"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.

"Rosalyn"
Single by Pretty Things
from the album The Pretty Things
B-side"Big Boss Man"
ReleasedMay 1964
Genre
LabelFontana
Songwriter(s)Jimmy Duncan, Bill Farley
Pretty Things singles chronology
"Rosalyn"
(1964)		 "Don't Bring Me Down"
(1964)

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.[1] 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.[2] It features Bo Diddley style lead guitar as well as prominent slide guitar.

Personnel

Covers

David Bowie recorded "Rosalyn" and released it on his album Pin Ups.[3] It was released as a single by RCA in New Zealand in November 1973 instead of "Sorrow", which was released in the rest of the world.[4] 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
Chart Peak
position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[5] 41

References
  1. Unterberger, Richie. Urban Spacemen and Wayfaring Strangers: Overlooked Innovators and Eccentric Visionaries of '60s Rock. San Francisco, CA: Miller Freeman, 2000. 13-18.
  2. Brown, Tony, Jon Kutner & Neil Warwick, The Complete Book of the British Charts: Singles and Albums, Omnibus Press, London, 2002 p. 795
  3. Strong, Martin C. The Great Rock Discography, 7th Edition. Edinburgh: Canongate, 2004. 180.
  4. "David Bowie 7 Inch Singles Discography Home Page". www.bowie-singles.com. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
  5. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2016.


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