This Beatles song from "Long Tall Sally (EP)" and "The Beatles Second Album" is a great classic Beatles song, originally from Little Richard.
History[]
The Beatles loved playing this song for their live sets, so it was no surprise that they took it to the studio with them.
Recording The Song[]
The Beatles went into EMI studios to record this classic rocker with Paul on lead vocals and bass, John and George on guitar, Ringo on drums and George Martin on piano, in this song, John plays the first solo, whereas George plays the second.
Instrumentation[]
- Paul McCartney - lead vocals, bass guitar (1963 Hofner 500/1)
- John Lennon - rhythm guitar (lead on 1st solo) (1958 Rickenbacker 325)
- George Harrison - lead guitar (1963 Gretsch 6122 Country Gentleman)
- Ringo Starr - drums
- George Martin - piano