THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
397-Andy Kim-Rock Me Gently.
1974-Number 2 single.
Best Bit-At 2.30.Today every song new has lots of remixes and cover versions,but back in 1974 if you got the instrumental version on the ‘B’ side it was a real treat.
Andy Kim is a Canadian singer/songwriter from Montreal,Quebec.Both his parents were Lebanese immigrants,his real name is Andrew Youakim.
In 1968 he co-wrote with Jeff Barry ‘Sugar Sugar’ for The Archies which went on to become the biggest selling song worldwide in 1969.
In the UK Rock Me Gently remains Kim’s only solo chart success.In the States and Canada it went to Number 1 and has currently sold over 3 million copies worldwide.It is in his native Canada where Kim has achieved his greatest success having to date achieved nine top 40 singles.
‘Ain’t it good ain’t it right that you are with me here tonight.’
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