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In conjunction with our Retro Reels of the week, Dirty Dancing, I figured this special song of summer should be featured. Like the movie, "Wonderful Summer", tells the tale of an unforgettable summer romance."Wonderful Summer"(written by Perry Botkin and Gil Garfield) was recorded when Jackie "Robin" Ward was 21- years-old (already married and a mother). After a recording experiment with sped up vocals, her voice sounded like a teenage girl. Because of that, she agreed to change her name on the record to her daughter's name; Robin.This 1963 hit climed the Billborad charts to #14 and helped create summer memories.Unfortunately, this was her only major hit. Although she never topped radio success again, her voice never faded. She contined to work as a session/background singer for some of the most well-known themes songs in TV history such as Flipper, Batman,
Star Trek and The Partridge Family (as well as Partridge Family Album recordings!)
According to Wikipedia, it's been said that she's been featured in almost 800 films!
Whether forefront or background she will live in our hearts along with Wonderful Summer.
Love,
Neah B
Beach Blanket Bingo(1965) "New Love" sung by Jackie Ward
*Did You Know?...Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" (the famous "laaaa la la la la la) was inspired by Jackie's background vocals on Pat Boone's "Speedy Gonzales"!
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