Nothin’ Shakin’[]
Written by: Fontaine-Calacrai-Lampert-Gluck Recorded: 10 July 1963 Producer: Terry Henebery Released: 30 November 1994 (UK), 5 December 1994 (US)
Available on:
Live At The BBC
Personnel[]
George Harrison: vocals, lead guitar
John Lennon: rhythm guitar
Paul McCartney: bass
Ringo Starr: drums
The Beatles recorded a version of 1950s rockabilly hit ‘Nothin’ Shakin’ (But The Leaves On The Trees)’ for a BBC radio show in 1963.
The song was first released by Eddie Fontaine in 1958. It was co-written by Fontaine, Cirino Calacrai, Diane Lampert, and John Gluck Jr.
George Harrison sang lead vocals on The Beatles’ version, which was taped on 10 July 1963. ‘Nothin’ Shakin” was performed for the sixth edition of the BBC radio show Pop Go The Beatles, which was first broadcast on 23 July. The recording took place at the Aeolian Hall, London.
A brief version of ‘Nothin’ Shakin’ (But The Leaves On The Trees)’ also appeared on the Live At The Star-Club tapes, recorded in Hamburg in December 1962. The recording was released in 1977, but was withdrawn in 1998 after The Beatles won a court case to block its reissue.