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Keith Wallin (@onefortheroad) |

"Rock Me Gently" is a song by Andy Kim, released as a single in 1974.
The Canadian singer, who charted several hits from 1968 to 1971, had not had a top 100 single since September 1971, and had been without a record label since early 1973. Nevertheless, he said in a 1974 interview, "I never mentally admitted defeat in spite of three years off the charts." He formed his own label, Ice Records, and personally financed the recording session that produced "Rock Me Gently". He could afford to record only two sides, and deciding the second side was good enough to be an A-side, he put an instrumental of "Rock Me Gently" on its B-side.
The single impressed Capitol Records executives, who signed Kim to a deal. "Rock Me Gently" debuted on the Hot 100 on June 22, 1974, and took 14 weeks to reach No. 1 on September 28. It also rose to No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 10 in Ireland, and remains his only charting song in either the UK or Ireland. Even the instrumental B-side received substantial airplay on R&B stations. It would be Kim's last top 10 hit in either country.
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Bev:
@onefortheroad I've always liked this song. Sounding fantastic here Keith. Loved my listen this morning. ♥♫
Jul 16th 2020, 2:33 am Report
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admin:
@onefortheroad Awesome tune. Rocking it Keith, great job. Loved my listen ♥
Jul 16th 2020, 4:31 am Report
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Keith Wallin:
@bevb It's been a long time fave of mine, too! Appreciate the listen and the props, Bev! Have a great day....:-)
Jul 19th 2020, 9:57 am Report
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Keith Wallin:
@admin Hey, Kels! Figured you'd like a rock post....lol Appreciate you very much.....:-)
Jul 19th 2020, 9:58 am Report
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KarenJara:
@onefortheroad You sound fantastic, Keith...love this great song...another very enjoyable listen tonight! :)
Jul 23rd 2020, 7:25 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
onefortheroad Hi again, Karen! Thank you for dropping by and checking this one out! Glad you enjoyed my take on it! Have a great day.....:-)
Jul 28th 2020, 3:26 am Report
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