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Post by ROCKY on Jan 7, 2017 1:02:18 GMT
One of my favorite groups when I was a small lad. Did you know The Coasters were the first singing group inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Even beating out those four guys from Liverpool!!
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Post by brewmaster on Jan 7, 2017 13:44:59 GMT
Another Coasters B side was the old standard "Besame Mucho" which inspired Paul to include the number...
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Post by Glass Onion on Jan 7, 2017 18:26:16 GMT
Recorded in 1952, 'Kansas City' by Little Willie Littlefield has a totally different feel from the way the Beatles played it. And they threw Little Richard's 'Hey, Hey, Hey' in which brought in John and George's backing vocals.
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Post by Glass Onion on Jan 7, 2017 20:30:32 GMT
'Ain't she sweet' was first published in 1927 and first recorded on the 17th January by Lou Gold and the Melody Man, I could not find that but on February 21st Lou Gold recorded it again with the Lou Gold Orchestra and had Scrappy Lambert on vocals. The second version I put up is a manic version by the Jazzmania Quintette from 1928, note how the violinist half way through, undoes his bow and restrings it around the neck. Next the Beatles version worlds apart from the Jazz versions and finally a nice little version with Paul, George and Ringo in 1994 with George on the Ukulele.
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Post by Glass Onion on Jan 9, 2017 10:09:46 GMT
Sorry about the sound on this one but it was the only Beatles version I could find, all the rest were bands copying the Beatles.
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Post by Glass Onion on Jan 9, 2017 10:18:15 GMT
Another Larry Williams song the Beatles covered.
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Post by brewmaster on Jan 9, 2017 10:23:28 GMT
That Larry Williams "Slow Down" video is great, real Rock 'n Roll
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Post by Glass Onion on Jan 9, 2017 10:36:10 GMT
Another one Ringo sang, the Carl Perkins number 'Matchbox'. Pete Best sang the song while with the Beatles and John Lennon is singing it on a recording at the Star Club.
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Post by brewmaster on Jan 9, 2017 12:39:36 GMT
A classic Rockabilly numer...
This Beatles version features John on vocals...
.... it was usually Ringo on this number. Here's Ringo and Carl Perkins together...
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Post by Glass Onion on Jan 10, 2017 14:48:48 GMT
Clarabella originally by the Jodimars who were former members of Bill Haley's Comets.
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Post by Glass Onion on Jan 12, 2017 16:10:35 GMT
Another Buddy Holly song 'Words of Love'
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Post by brewmaster on Jan 13, 2017 18:16:07 GMT
The great Little Richard.....
.... note the Violin bass in his backing band.
This was one of the most popular and significant numbers in their live show. After returning from Hamburg for the first time they played at the Litherland Town Hall: "Before the curtain was even fully open, Paul was belting out the opening line of Little Richard’s “Long Tall Sally” to kick off their set". The audience was blown away, and that was the start of their conquest of the Liverpool scene.
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Post by Glass Onion on Jan 13, 2017 22:44:51 GMT
The bass player looks like he is playing a Gibson EB-1 which would have been much more expensive and a lot heavier than Paul's Hofner.
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Post by Glass Onion on Jan 13, 2017 22:55:35 GMT
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Post by brewmaster on Jan 15, 2017 20:09:07 GMT
This one really show the Beatles' eclectic tastes in music from an early stage...
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Post by Glass Onion on Jan 21, 2017 21:16:21 GMT
'Carol' by Chuck Berry
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Post by brewmaster on Jan 27, 2017 18:52:26 GMT
This is a well known old sea-shanty, which was performed in many pubs. This would be a typical version....
.... and performed by the Fab Four .....
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Post by brewmaster on Jan 31, 2017 19:58:54 GMT
As everyone here knows, back in the early days the Beatles always sought new and obscure songs to add to their stage playlist. Many of these numbers were [unfortunately] never recorded by the lads; but here we can discuss some of the originals. First off, one of the classic love songs, which still resonates through the decades. Co-written by Carole King when she was only 18, this song was originally performed superbly by the Shirelles. The Beatles had no qualms about covering girl groups, and this number was a live favourite from John.
On the B-side was another number which was adopted onto the playlist of the Beatles, and also RSATH, who featured Ringo for "Boys" Of course, this was later recorded by the Beatles, showcasing Ringo...
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