Brian Hyland’s 1965 album “Rockin’ Folk” captured the singer’s transition from pop idol to folk-rock interpreter. The album features Hyland’s interpretations of contemporary folk and folk-rock hits alongside original material.
- The album was released on January 25, 1965, by Geffen Records.
- The genre is listed as folk rock, folk, and singer-songwriter.
- This album marked a shift in Hyland's musical direction towards the folk-rock sound popular in the mid-1960s.
Brian Hyland was an American pop-rock singer, best known for his 1960 singles "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" and "Sealed with a Kiss." In 1965, Hyland moved from ABC-Paramount to the CBS label, aligning himself with producer Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, as he transitioned into the folk-rock sound of the era.
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