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Rockin' Robin

Michael Jackson / The Definitive Collection: Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson

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The Definitive Collection: Michael Jackson

Release date

January 1, 1971

Duration

2:31

Genres

R&B/Soul

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"Rockin' Robin" 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. Michael Jackson recorded his own version of the song in 1972, which also achieved success.

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