Song Surgery
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Song Surgery
"Rock Your Baby" ~ George McCrae
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George McCrae was part of a duo with his wife Gwen. But it wasn't until the record label split them into two separate acts that he (and later Gwen too!) struck gold with a worldwide smash that is one of the best-selling singles ever.
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"Rock Your baby" - longevity
Growing up
George's first public performance
Singing in school
In the navy
Meeting Gwen
Doing gigs as a duo in Florida
A record deal
Gwen becomes a solo act
The story of "Rockin' Chair"
Giving up singing?
Recording "Rock Your Baby"
That last note!
"Rock Your Baby" is released
Rocketing to stardom
An international hit
Thankful for the ride
George's life today