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ROCKIN ROBIN

Postby Stratpicker » 12 Dec 2014, 21:20

Less than two weeks now to Christmas so I thought it would be nice to do a slightly “odd” Christmas number (What? Me do “odd”? Nah!!) as well as my traditional Christmas tune,
So – here's a little Christmassy Rocker to set you on your way – Rockin' Robin from 1958. Its only 2 mins and 15 secs so I won't keep you long.
The original was recorded by Bobby Day it was a No2 in the US “Billboard Hot 100” at the time. It was then completely ripped off by The Jackson 5 in 1972 – nuff said – where it also made No2 in the USA and got to No3 over here. My version rocks on nicely. I hope that you enjoy it.
Enjoy your Christmas, let's not forget what its really about, and then Get Your Rockin' Shoes On!!!
http://app.box.com/s/dpj9l5s3rssp8l4pgnuw

Merry Christmas
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Re: ROCKIN ROBIN

Postby noelford » 12 Dec 2014, 21:46

Slick guitar work and an infectious bouncy rock 'n' roll backing. Great stuff, Ian, I really liked it. (Blimey, I sound like the Len on Strictly!)
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Re: ROCKIN ROBIN

Postby rogera » 12 Dec 2014, 22:09

Great bouncy rhythm to this one Ian - the Robin makes us think of the Christmas period but I remember that this number was quite popular
with groups doing the rounds in Pop tours during the 60s.

Good guitar sound too!
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Re: ROCKIN ROBIN

Postby Stratpicker » 13 Dec 2014, 21:19

Hi Noel and Roger
thanks for listening. It IS a fun number and I have been corrected elsewhere in that it was NOT, originally, a Christmas song.
Well it is now!! lol!
Merry Christmas and Happy Ne w Year
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Re: ROCKIN ROBIN

Postby alanbakewell » 13 Dec 2014, 21:42

noelford wrote:Slick guitar work and an infectious bouncy rock 'n' roll backing. Great stuff, Ian, I really liked it. (Blimey, I sound like the Len on Strictly!)


SEVERN!!!! ( In the style of Len ).

Well Ian you hit the ground running and you've only speeded up. Every morsel you bring to this feast that is Shadow Music

is worthy of a King's banquet.

I tell you what, if this kind of thing is infectious, bring on the plague. :D :D
To know and have known the love of a little dog is a truly wonderful thing.
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Re: ROCKIN ROBIN

Postby bridev » 13 Dec 2014, 22:05

I can only agree with Alan and others Ian. Superb bit of Rock n Roll. You always put your own stamp on any tune. Keep 'em coming.

Cheers

Bri
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Re: ROCKIN ROBIN

Postby Stratpicker » 15 Dec 2014, 15:58

Hi Alan and Bri
thank you for your kind comments - er - I hope they were kind, Bakey :lol: . Much appreciated.
Cheers
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Re: ROCKIN ROBIN

Postby ecca » 15 Dec 2014, 16:49

As Jordan herself would say Slock - jolly bouncy !
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