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ROBIN MCNAMARA

“LAY A LITTLE LOVIN’ ON ME”

(Jeff Barry, ROBIN MCNAMARA, Jim Cretecos)

Steed 724

No. 11   August 22, 1970

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Not much is known about this Robin fellow. He was one of the original cast members of Hair, and one of

the longest-lasting members, too. We don’t know when or where he was born, what he did before becoming

a hairy guy, or what he has done since. But while he was a hairy guy, he met songwriting legend Jeff Barry­–

half of the RAINDROPs–who was starting up a new record label–Steed, which would later succeed with

Andy Kim and ILLUSION–and in need of talent. Together, they grooved and groomed nearly a dozen tunes.

“Lay a Little Lovin’ on Me” was one of those creations. A lot of the brothers and sisters bought that record,

and it almost smoked its way into the estab­lishment’s Top 10.

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In support of the disk, Rob toured with his group, the Exiles–Buzzy “Buzz Ball” Cornelison (pianist), Mark

Davenport (drums), Bernie Falconer (organist), Billy Luxon (trumpet), Jimmy Pennington (lead gui­

tar/bass), Jimmy Sokley (vocals).  Crowds responded well to their rendering of “The Flesh Failures” and

“Beer Drinkin’ Man,” “Got to Believe in Love” (#80, 1970)–a follow-up recorded with the cast of Hair­ sold

only a few copies; “Hang on in There Baby” sold less, and Rob and, not that much later, Steed Records rode

off into the sunset.