First released: 1999
One of three originals by McCartney from "Run Devil Run", and probably the least interesting of the three.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
What Is Life by George Harrison – ****
First released: 1970
The second single from the "All Things Must Pass" set. This song suffers from the same over-produced sound that plagues the rest of the album, but for some reason it works here and became George’s second top 10 single. "What Is Life" is another one of my favorite George Harrison songs of all time. It’s probably because of that great repeating guitar lick. A similar but lighter demo version graces the "All Things Must Pass" CD reissue from 2001. The original turns up again on "The Best of George Harrison" and 2009’s "Let it Roll – Songs by George Harrison". Also performed on George Harrison’s "Live in Japan" album and tour in 1991.
The second single from the "All Things Must Pass" set. This song suffers from the same over-produced sound that plagues the rest of the album, but for some reason it works here and became George’s second top 10 single. "What Is Life" is another one of my favorite George Harrison songs of all time. It’s probably because of that great repeating guitar lick. A similar but lighter demo version graces the "All Things Must Pass" CD reissue from 2001. The original turns up again on "The Best of George Harrison" and 2009’s "Let it Roll – Songs by George Harrison". Also performed on George Harrison’s "Live in Japan" album and tour in 1991.
What Goes On by Ringo Starr – ***
First released: 1965
At last, Ringo gets a co-composing credit. Too bad it’s not one of The Beatles best tunes. Ringo must have thought so too as he never performed it live until very recently, and that version was released on the "Live 2006" album from 2008, then again on "Live at the Greek Theatre 2008" from 2010. It’s the b-side of "Nowhere Man" and on the UK version of "Rubber Soul".
At last, Ringo gets a co-composing credit. Too bad it’s not one of The Beatles best tunes. Ringo must have thought so too as he never performed it live until very recently, and that version was released on the "Live 2006" album from 2008, then again on "Live at the Greek Theatre 2008" from 2010. It’s the b-side of "Nowhere Man" and on the UK version of "Rubber Soul".
What Goes Around by Ringo Starr – ***
First released: 1992
Album closer for the highly-welcome Ringo comeback album "Time Takes Time".
Album closer for the highly-welcome Ringo comeback album "Time Takes Time".
What Do We Really Know? By Paul McCartney – (NR)
Unreleased.
Paul McCartney song given to his brother Mike in 1974. It is unknown whether there is a Paul version. I haven't heard it.
Paul McCartney song given to his brother Mike in 1974. It is unknown whether there is a Paul version. I haven't heard it.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Well Well Well by John Lennon – ****
First released: 1970
Another throat thrasher from "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band". I don’t think he recorded this one on the same day as "Mother". It’s also on 1990’s "Lennon". Lennon also performed this live in 1972 and this version was released in 1986 on "Live in New York City". This version was also on "Instant Karma" from 2001. A demo version appears on 2004’s "Acoustic".
Another throat thrasher from "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band". I don’t think he recorded this one on the same day as "Mother". It’s also on 1990’s "Lennon". Lennon also performed this live in 1972 and this version was released in 1986 on "Live in New York City". This version was also on "Instant Karma" from 2001. A demo version appears on 2004’s "Acoustic".
"Well, the recording test...by my artists" by Brian Epstein – ****
First released: 1995
Another snippet of Brian Epstein reading from his "A Cellarful of Noise" from "Anthology 1".
Another snippet of Brian Epstein reading from his "A Cellarful of Noise" from "Anthology 1".
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