Dinah Washington, Brook Benton - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love) Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who first recorded 'A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)'?

   The song 'A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)' was first recorded by Priscilla Bowman in 1958 on the Abner Records label, with vocal backing by The Spaniels.

2. When did Dinah Washington and Brook Benton release their version of the song?

   Dinah Washington and Brook Benton released their duet version of 'A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)' in 1960.

3. Did 'A Rockin' Good Way' by Dinah Washington and Brook Benton achieve chart success?

   Yes, the duet by Dinah Washington and Brook Benton reached number 1 on the R&B chart and was a top ten pop single.

4. Who arranged and conducted the orchestra for the Dinah Washington and Brook Benton version?

   The orchestra for the 1960 version of 'A Rockin' Good Way' by Dinah Washington and Brook Benton was arranged and conducted by Belford Hendricks.

5. Who wrote the song 'A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)'?

   The song was written by Brook Benton, Clyde Otis, and Luchi de Jesus.

6. Did other artists cover 'A Rockin' Good Way' after Dinah Washington and Brook Benton?

   Yes, Welsh singers Shakin' Stevens and Bonnie Tyler released a duet of 'A Rockin' Good Way' on 30 December 1983, reaching number 5 in the UK singles chart and number 1 in Ireland.