| "Rosalyn" | ||||
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| Single by Pretty Things | ||||
| from the album The Pretty Things | ||||
| B-side | "Big Boss Man" | |||
| Released | May 1964 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Label | Fontana | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jimmy Duncan, Bill Farley | |||
| Pretty Things singles chronology | ||||
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"Rosalyn" is the debut single by British rock band Pretty Things, released in 1964. It charted at number 41 in the United Kingdom.
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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 July 1964.[2] 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 a cover version of "Rosalyn" and released it on his album Pin Ups.[3] 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.[4]
In 1972, British rock group Stack Waddy covered the song on their album Bugger Off!.
Charts
| Chart (1964) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 41 |
References
- ^ Unterberger, Richie. Urban Spacemen and Wayfaring Strangers: Overlooked Innovators and Eccentric Visionaries of '60s Rock. San Francisco, CA: Miller Freeman, 2000. 13-18.
- ^ Brown, Tony, Jon Kutner & Neil Warwick, The Complete Book of the British Charts: Singles and Albums, Omnibus Press, London, 2002 p. 795
- ^ Strong, Martin C. The Great Rock Discography, 7th Edition. Edinburgh: Canongate, 2004. 180.
- ^ "David Bowie 7 Inch Singles Discography Home Page". www.bowie-singles.com. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
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