Elsy [el-sy] as a name for girls is of Hebrew derivation, and the meaning of Elsy is God is my oath. Elsy is a variant form of Elizabeth (Hebrew). Elsy is also a derivative of Elsa (Hebrew). Elsy is also used as a derivative of Elsie (Scottish, Hebrew). ASSOCIATED WITH oath.
The Righteous Brothers version. The Righteous Brothers recorded Rock and Roll Heaven a few weeks after they decided to reform the duo in 1974. They signed with Haven Records run by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter and were given the song to record.
Background and recording. Joan Jett saw I Love Rock 'n' Roll performed on TV in 1976 and was taken away by the song. It was a staple of her set list for 7 years before the album was recorded. Jett commented that People worried that I didn't change the words in 'Crimson and Clover' to 'him' from 'her'.