Normie Rowe: It Ain't Necessarily So, But It Is... Normie Rowe

Normie Rowe was the first and biggest solo star of Australian pop in the 60s. His 1965 debut album It Ain't Necessarily So, But It Is..., recorded with his backing band the Playboys, includes rockers like "Everything's All Right", "Shakin' All Over" and "Lindy Lou." Surprisingly, they also cut a version of "The Stones I Throw," written by Robbie Robertson and originally released as a single with Levon & the Hawks the same year.

Rowe music sheet for "The Stones I Throw"

The LP first came out on Sunshine Records and was then reissued on the Calendar label. Rowe's version of "The Stones I Throw" was released as a 45 B-side in 1966, paired with "Pride and Joy" (Sunshine QK 1344), reaching #6 on the Aussie charts, and also on an EP (1966' "The Stones I Throw", Sunshine QX 11187). It has later surfaced on several Australian Rowe compilations.

Tracks

1. It Ain't Necessarily So
2. I (Who Have Nothing)
3. Que Sera Sera
4. Gonna Leave This Town
5. Shakin' All over
6. Linda Lou
7. Everything's All Right
8. Tell Him I'm Not Home
9. Pride And Joy
10. The Stones I Throw

Normie Rowe - It Ain't Necessarily So, But It Is... Normie Rowe - 1965 - Sunshine Records QL 31734/Calendar R 66-73