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.

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. 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. It features Bo Diddley style lead guitar as well as prominent slide guitar.

Personnel

recorded "Rosalyn" and released it on his album Pin Ups. 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. 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!.

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