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Playlist Nov.1st 2015 OPEN The Beatles – Get Back – LIVE Jan. 30th 1969 "Get Back" was the original title to the film and album, which became Let It Be. The whole idea of the album was for the band to 'get back' to their recording roots by playing live and without studio trickery, hence the title. Journalists repeatedly asked Paul if the song had racist meanings, but demo tapes show that the song was originally a satire of people who wanted to keep illegal immigrants out of Britain. Soon Paul had added a few characters and the satire was lost, but the single was enormously successful, selling 2 million copies. Musicians: Paul McCartney – lead vocal, bass guitar; John Lennon – harmony vocal, lead guitar; George Harrison – rhythm guitar; Ringo Starr – drums; Billy Preston – electric piano WiNGS - Backwards Traveler – London Town `78 The Beatles - Any Time At All - A Hard Day’s Night (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John Recorded June 2, 1964, the last day of recording for the “A Hard Day’s Night” album. John Lennon: “An effort at writing ‘It Won't Be Long’ - same ilk. C to A minor, C to A minor with me shouting.” The song was in an unfinished state when Lennon brought it to the band to record on June 2. The group worked out the arrangement throughout the day and night. Up against the wall on a deadline to submit the album, the piano section in the middle eight was left without lyrics. They had run out of time. On April 8, 1988, Lennon's handwritten lyrics for “Any Time At All” were sold for £6,000 at an auction held at Sotheby's in London. On U.S. album: Something New - Capitol LP Wings – Time to Hide – Wings at the Speed of Sound ’76 Denny Laine sings lead vocals on this song that he wrote. It later became one of his staples during the live shows. The Beatles – I’ll Be Back - A Hard Day’s Night (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John Recorded in 16 takes on June 1, 1964. “I'll Be Back” was written mostly by John Lennon, and was a reworking of the chords to Del Shannon's 1961 hit “Runaway.” Beatles fans in America would have to wait five months to hear this exquisite Beatles song, one of Lennon finest compositions, because Capitol Records held it off their “Something New” album and released it on “Beatles ‘65” in December 1964. On U.S. album: Beatles ‘65 - Capitol LP I’ll be back said Daylight Saving Time…. As we all should have turned back our clocks last night…. It’s our public service duty as a Sunday morning radio show to remind you of this important overnight occurrence. And now back to out regular scheduled program. BREAK The Beatles - Devil In Her Heart – With The Beatles (Drapkin) Lead vocal: George Brian Epstein had a policy at his NEMS record store of buying at least one copy of every record that was released. George Harrison: “Consequently he had records that weren’t hits in Britain, or even hits in America. Before we were going to a gig we’d meet in the record store, after it had shut, and we’d search the racks like ferrets to see what new ones were there … ‘Devil In Her Heart’ and Barrett Strong’s ‘Money’ were records that we’d picked up and played in the shop and thought were interesting.” Recorded July 18, 1963. Originally recorded by Detroit-based girl group The Donays in 1962 as “Devil in His Heart,” as the group was made up of females. On U.S. album: The Beatles’ Second Album - Capitol LP The Beatles - It Won’t Be Long – With The Beatles (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John The first original song recorded for their second album, “With The Beatles.” Composed primarily by John in July 1963 with the intention of writing a follow-up single to the as yet unreleased “She Loves You.” The lyrical similarity to the chorus of “She Loves You” (both songs contain the phrase “yeah, yeah, yeah”) was no accident. Beatles manager Brian Epstein had encouraged John and Paul to try to write songs that would appeal to the American market, specifically American teenagers. Soon American colloquial sayings and words started showing up in their songs. Ten takes were attempted on July 30, 1963 and the song was left unfinished. The group resumed work later that evening, in all logging 23 full or partial takes and edit pieces. It is the first original Beatles song with a call-and-response gimmick, with John and Paul alternating “yeah” throughout the song. The first song Neil Young performed live for an audience at his high school cafeteria in Canada. On U.S. album: Meet The Beatles! - Capitol LP Ringo – English Garden – Ringo Rama Wings – Let ‘Em In – Wings at the Speed of Sound ’76 Paul wanted to create a parade of people just outside his door. Brother Michael, and Auntie Gin – genuine relatives. While Brother John (Lennon) and Cousin Ernie (Ringo) were along with Phil and Don (Everly). The doorbell at the beginning of the song was courtesy of Wings member, Joe English, who purchased it for Paul and Linda. The song was another worldwide hit in the spring and summer of ’76. QUIZ # 1… Where were the Beatles and what were they doing 50 years ago today Nov. 1st 1965? 9.28 BREAK The Beatles - Day Tripper – Past Masters Recorded: 16 October 1965 Rubber Soul sessions Oct. `65 – Yesterday & Today LP here in the US… The eleventh official EMI release. The first official double "A" side release of “We Can Work It Out” Inspired in part by John and George's first experience with acid, "Day Tripper" was written under pressure for use as a single for the Christmas season. John wrote most of the song, with Paul contributing to each of the verses b/w The Beatles - We Can Work It Out – Past Masters Recorded: 20/29 October 1965 RELEASED AS A CHRISTMAS SINGLE ON DEC. 3RD 1965 AND IT KICKED OFF THE RUBBER SOUL SESSIONS IN OCT. 1965 Yesterday & Today in US / Collection of Oldies in UK Written by Paul as a pleading song to Jane Asher, who had just moved away from London to join the theatre. It was the first such instance in their relationship, and one that contributed to their eventual breakup John Lennon – Hold On - Plastic Ono Band ‘70 This is an ode to self-help for himself, Yoko and the world in general. It is one of the lighter tracks on the album. The Beatles - I Will - The Beatles (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul One of Paul McCartney’s most cherished ballads, “I Will” was recorded in 67 takes on September 16, 1968, with Paul on acoustic guitar, Ringo playing maracas and cymbals, and John on temple blocks, tapping out a beat with wood on metal. George Harrison was not at this session. Not all 67 takes were complete run-throughs, and as Paul was still putting the finishing touches on the song, he would drift into other songs during the numerous takes. Of particular note was take 19, which included a 2:21 untitled song with lyrics along the lines of “Can you take me back where I came from, can you take me back?” Twenty-eight seconds of this song were used as a link between “Cry Baby Cry” and “Good Night” on Side 4 of the “White Album.” The song fragment is unlisted and uncredited. It was determined that take 65 was the best version of “I Will,” and overdubbing began. Paul added additional vocals, hummed his bass guitar part and played a 12-string guitar. Paul has said he had the tune before he traveled to India and there he recruited folk singer Donovan to help him with the lyrics, but was not satisfied with what they came up with. The Beatles - Girl - Rubber Soul (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John Written primarily by John, the song was completed in two takes on November 11, 1965. The song is notable for the naughty backing vocal (Paul and George repeating the word “tit”) and John’s heavy breathing during his vocal. John called this one of his best. On U.S. album: Rubber Soul - Capitol LP The Beatles - Every Little Thing - Beatles For Sale (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John (with Paul on the choruses) Written primarily by Paul between and recorded on September 29 and 30, 1964 in nine takes. Ringo makes his debut on timpani (the orchestral drum instrument), which appears only on the final take (Take 9) of the song. On U.S. album: Beatles VI - Capitol LP BREAK ^ 6 Lennon and / or McCartney songs in under 13 mins… that’s how we like it…and with that said… don’t think we’ve heard from George yet this morning…lets change that now…what do ya need George? George Harrison – Any Road – Brainwashed ‘02 Composed in 1988 during the filming of a video for his album Cloud 9, Any Road would be George’s last single. It was nominated for Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Male Pop Performance. Paul McCartney – For You Blue - Concert For George ‘03 QUIZ #2 Today is the Anniversary of the very 1st Apple Album released today in 1968…name that album. Simple question 800-955-KLOS 9.57 BREAK George Harrison – Wonderwall To Be Here - Wonderwall Music ‘68 The Beatles - She’s Leaving Home - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocals: Paul and John Recorded March 17, 1967 in six takes.