"Rosalyn" is the debut single by British rock 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

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, and became the Pretties first hit, reaching No. 41 on the UK singles chart in January 1964. It features

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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

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recorded "Rosalyn" and released it on his album '' Pin Ups''. It was released as a free sampler single to Record Club members by

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in New Zealand in November 1973. "

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", was released, as in the rest of the world, as the commercial single from the album. The B-side was "

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", another cover from ''Pin Ups''. In 1972, British rock group Stack Waddy covered the song on their album '' Bugger Off!''.

Charts

References

1964 songs 1964 debut singles Pretty Things songs David Bowie songs Fontana Records singles {{1960s-rock-song-stub