Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Matchbox by The Beatles – ***

First released: 1965

Ringo sang this Carl Perkins original with gusto on a UK EP. It first appeared on CD on "Past Masters, Volume One" in 1988. A 1963 radio version appears on 1994's "Live at the BBC" with Lennon on lead vocals.

A Ringo staple during The Beatles years, but a live version was performed by Paul on 1990’s "Tripping the Live Fantastic". The Beatles performed it live on "Live at the Star-Club, Hamburg 1962" in 1977. They also performed it during their 1960 home recordings, but this version remains unreleased and has John on lead vocal.

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