First released: 2006
Another track from Paul's classical "Ecce Cor Meum" album. I’m not a big fan of Paul’s classical stuff, but it’s pleasant sounding enough.
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Grand Old Duke of York, The by Paul McCartney – (NR)
Unreleased.
Paul performed this traditional song with Wings during their 1972 tour.
Paul performed this traditional song with Wings during their 1972 tour.
Govinda by Radha Krshna Temple – ***
First released: 1969
George produced this chant sung by the Radha Krshna Temple.
George produced this chant sung by the Radha Krshna Temple.
Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance by Paul McCartney – ***
First released: 1973
Although it is considered unreleased, it was part of the "James Paul McCartney" TV special from 1973. I have heard it was earmarked for both Twiggy as well as Fred Astaire for recording, but to date I haven’t heard any other version apart from Wings. The video for this is quite nice (if cheesy) featuring McCartney wearing a pink suit and gold tap shoes dancing with women dressed as half-woman, half-man dancers. It could have been a strong album release and possibly a single release except in 1973 McCartney was playing it safe with his releases and didn’t venture much outside standard pop and rock tunes until later in the year and the triumph of "Band on the Run". The basis for this track was from "Kreen-Akrore" from 1970's "McCartney" album.
Although it is considered unreleased, it was part of the "James Paul McCartney" TV special from 1973. I have heard it was earmarked for both Twiggy as well as Fred Astaire for recording, but to date I haven’t heard any other version apart from Wings. The video for this is quite nice (if cheesy) featuring McCartney wearing a pink suit and gold tap shoes dancing with women dressed as half-woman, half-man dancers. It could have been a strong album release and possibly a single release except in 1973 McCartney was playing it safe with his releases and didn’t venture much outside standard pop and rock tunes until later in the year and the triumph of "Band on the Run". The basis for this track was from "Kreen-Akrore" from 1970's "McCartney" album.
Gotta Serve Somebody by Bob Dylan – ***
First released: 1979
Bob Dylan song that inspired Lennon to compose the originally unreleased "Serve Yourself".
Bob Dylan song that inspired Lennon to compose the originally unreleased "Serve Yourself".
Got to Get You Into My Life by The Beatles – ****
First released: 1966
It is a toss up for me whether this or Earth, Wind and Fire’s version of this song is the best one. I’ll call it a tie and I usually am not very fond of cover versions. I love the brass instruments of The Beatles version and I love the soul bounce of the EWF version. Play ‘em back to back and marvel at the perfection of this great song that became a single hit in 1976, showing its strength as a composition a full 10 years after being first released. Originally it was from Revolver. The single was used to promote the "Rock ‘n’ Roll Music" compilation. A demo version appears on "Anthology 2" in 1996.
Different live versions were performed by Paul on 1981’s "Concerts for the People of Kampuchea", 1990’s "Tripping the Live Fantastic" and on 2009’s "Good Evening New York City".
It is a toss up for me whether this or Earth, Wind and Fire’s version of this song is the best one. I’ll call it a tie and I usually am not very fond of cover versions. I love the brass instruments of The Beatles version and I love the soul bounce of the EWF version. Play ‘em back to back and marvel at the perfection of this great song that became a single hit in 1976, showing its strength as a composition a full 10 years after being first released. Originally it was from Revolver. The single was used to promote the "Rock ‘n’ Roll Music" compilation. A demo version appears on "Anthology 2" in 1996.
Different live versions were performed by Paul on 1981’s "Concerts for the People of Kampuchea", 1990’s "Tripping the Live Fantastic" and on 2009’s "Good Evening New York City".
Got My Mind Set on You by George Harrison – ***
First released: 1987
A BIG hit single from George from "Cloud Nine" that either you love or hate, and the last to date to make it all the way to #1, much to Paul’s chagrin. It is certainly catchy. Originally by Rudy Clark, George punched it up with a strong beat. I actually prefer the Weird Al cover parody "This Song’s Just Six Words Long". Of course it was also on "Best of Dark Horse 1976-1989" and 2009’s "Let it Roll – Songs by George Harrison". There was also a 12” extended version, but it just features more drum beats. Nothing too exciting. Also performed on George Harrison’s "Live in Japan" album and tour in 1991.
A BIG hit single from George from "Cloud Nine" that either you love or hate, and the last to date to make it all the way to #1, much to Paul’s chagrin. It is certainly catchy. Originally by Rudy Clark, George punched it up with a strong beat. I actually prefer the Weird Al cover parody "This Song’s Just Six Words Long". Of course it was also on "Best of Dark Horse 1976-1989" and 2009’s "Let it Roll – Songs by George Harrison". There was also a 12” extended version, but it just features more drum beats. Nothing too exciting. Also performed on George Harrison’s "Live in Japan" album and tour in 1991.
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