Rosalyn (song)
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| "Rosalyn" | ||||
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| Single by Pretty Things | ||||
| from the album The Pretty Things | ||||
| B-side | "Big Boss Man" | |||
| Released | 8 May 1964 | |||
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| Label | Fontana | |||
| Songwriters | Jimmy Duncan, Bill Farley | |||
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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.
"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 - lead vocals
- Dick Taylor - rhythm guitar
- Brian Pendleton - slide/lead guitar, backing vocals
- John Stax - bass guitar, backing vocals
- Viv Prince - drums
