One of the first solo acoustic songs I ever recorded was called “Do You Want to Dance”, originally released as a single by Bobby Freeman from 1958 (backed with “Big Fat Woman”). I listened to both songs often as a small child as my mom had the 45 (you can get a copy of the classic 45 here if you’re interested).
There is a Myspace page for Bobby Freeman’s recent album, also called Do You Want to Dance (Rhino) which includes both songs.
I originally included my version of “Do You Want to Dance” on my very first solo acoustic CD as a bonus track for my friends. The song was also covered by Del Shannon, The Beach Boys, Bette Midler, John Lennon, Cliff Richard, The Ramones and The Mamas & The Papas.
I just posted the song on my Secret Covers page. If you want access to it, and over 25 other free downloads, go to my website and sign up for the email list.
My father is an avid early music listener and since I was a kid has been involved in chamber music groups as a recorder player. When I was in fourth grade, before I became obsessed with KISS and guitars, I took recorder lessons for a few months from his teacher.