Rockin' Robin (song)
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This article is about the song. For the wrestler, see Rockin' Robin (wrestler). For the character named Rockin' Robin, see The Radioactive Chicken Heads.
"Rockin' Robin" (originally released as "Rock-In Robin" on the Class Records 45 single) is a song written by Leon René under the pseudonym Jimmie Thomas, and recorded by American singer Bobby Day in 1958. It was Day's biggest hit single, becoming a number two hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and spent one week at the top of the R&B sales chart.[3] Michael Jackson recorded his own version of the song in 1972, which also achieved success.
Quick Facts Single by Bobby Day, from the album ...
"Rockin' Robin" | ||||
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Single by Bobby Day | ||||
from the album Rockin' with Robin | ||||
B-side | "Over and Over" | |||
Released | 1958 | |||
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Length | 2:31 (single version) | |||
Label | Class | |||
Songwriter(s) | Leon René | |||
Producer(s) | Jimmie Thomas | |||
Bobby Day singles chronology | ||||
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One streaming version of this song incorrectly states it is by Chuck Berry.[4]