It was one of 3 songs he was contracted to write for the film "The Magic Christian" but he ended up handing the song and the whole project over to Badfinger. McCartney produced their version and two of their songs, Rock Of All Ages & Carry On Till Tomorrow for the movie soundtrack.
Great choice. Paul is remarkable. He goes into the studio an hour before the Beatles showed up and recorded this demo for a Badfinger song playing all instruments. He gave it to Badfinger and they said we'll put our take on it. "No you won't," said Paul. "You'll do it just like my demo. It's a number one.' And so Badfinger complied, just changing the tempo a little. The song was in "The Magic Christian" a Ringo film. This demo was during The White Album. And again IT WAS ALL PAUL.
Ahhhh thank you this was the comment I was looking for. So it was something not put onto the white album and was just a demo by Paul. Got it. I was wondering when this was in the canon lol thank you my friend!
Lee, it was good enough to put on a Beatles album but Paul had been working on the song and just decided to give it to Badfinger for their first hit single after they signed with Apple. He insisted that they do the song exactly like his demo. Paul wrote several songs and gave them to other bands to record using an alias for his pen name. Another example of that is, Peter and Gordon's "A world Without Love" written by Paul . That was their first hit as well. He also produced and arranged Welsh singer, Mary Hopkin's first hit, "Those were the Days" (It was adapted it from an old Russian folk song). Then he wrote and produced her follow up single, "Goodbye". There's a video on RUclips of Paul's original demo of "Goodbye" as well! The man was a regular hit making machine!
As others have noted, Badfinger's "No Matter What," "Day After Day" (produced by George Harrison, who also plays the slide-guitar), and "Baby Blue" are a MUST.
I’ve heard the stories…. Tragic indeed. I will be doing more from them for sure now. Baby blue seems to be a common suggestion in the thread so I might do that one next.
Badfinger was a brilliant ensemble, a couple of great singers and writers, some killer tunes; George Harrison did some production work with 'em too. 'No Matter What', 'Day After Day', 'Baby Blue' are essential. A very sad story, betrayal, thievery, typical music-biz BS. F the takers. 🤟🏼 🫠🎶❤️✨️🕊
@@L33Reacts and you can tell it was just done as a demo. Imagine if the Beatles did a finished version of the song with harmonies? So, I don't think it's fair to compare the two versions as one was a finished. version and the other was just a quick demo by one person in a half hour, Paul.
Remember that Macca’s original was a demo. If he’d taken it to the band,and George Martin did his thing with it,trust me,it would have shot to number one with a bullet,but Badgingers version was also superb. From the same band,check out their other huge hits,No Matter What and Day After Day. So damn catchy,you’ll be humming them for hours after.
So true. I didn’t take that into account I recorded this days ago and it’s been on patron for a bit so I’ve listened to it a bunch and I definitely prefer the badfinger one but I know if that was a fully realized track by the lads and George Martin it would have been killer
Badfinger was discovered by Mal Evans, the Beatles road manager. Their original name was The Iveys. He loved them because they sounded like the Beatles. George Harrison produced “Day After Day” and played slide guitar on it, I really love that one. Paul writing and performing the demo in 30 minutes, yes, of course, Paul basically farts music.
“Now Matter What” is my Favorite Badfinger Song. 1970. George Harrison plays Slide Guitar on “Day After Day” by Badfinger. I’m pretty sure George also Produced that song as well.
Pauls Version is a Demo with him Playing all the Instruments, no other Beatle was involved. Badfinger is a tragic story, they were all talented and wrote some great songs Pete Ham and Tom Evans co-wrote "Without you" made famous by Harry Nilsson, but the Band got robbed by their manager and split. Amid the fallouts Pete Ham and Tom Evans both ended their own Lives, sad story.
The wiki on Badfinger's version, has info on the Beatles' version down below. McCartney made the Beatles' demo, playing all the instruments. He told Badfinger to record their version just like his version and they would have a hit.
FYI Badfinger originally was The Iveys, a band discovered by Beatles road manager Mal Evans. At Apple, each Beatle was allow to produce as much as they wanted, but only George and Paul really got into it. George did Jackie Lomax, Doris Troy and the Hari Krisna choir among others. Paul not only did some Badfinger, but James Taylor's original Apple album. He also did Mary Hopkins two apple albums. She was a Welsh singer who won one of those star search contests. Paul produced her Those were the days single and wrote and produced her single Goodbye. (a great Paul composition) She left the music business after her two albums. John only produced on his Zapple label (a lot of Ono stuff and George's Wonderwall album) Ringo didn't produce.
Well Lee ( is that correct?) McCartney wrote this as he did some other hits for Mary Hopkin (Goodbye) , Peter & Gordon (Woman, A World Without Love & others) etc etc ....
Yes, on night, Psul couldn t sleep and he wanted a good song for Badfinger and this is what came in his head and he rushed at the studio, near his house and started joining the drum, the piano and the lyricks and composed it all in 30 minutes ! then gave it to badfinger and told them You gotta do it just the way it is ! They said Well, we might change a few things ! Paul said No No, you gotta play it just the way it is, cuz that s the hit ! 😎
I played a lot of Beatles for my kids when they were young. They really liked their music. I think it helped them understand what good music was. Now they turn me on to current, not necessarily popular, music of today. They went to see a Taiwanese band last year. And my daughter recently attended a Chopin concert in Warsaw, Poland.
John, Paul, and George all gave away some songs to other artists. This is one Paul gave to Badfinger and only did the demo to show them how to do it. The Beatles all together never tried to do it.
'Baby BLUE' WAS THE LAST SONG PLAYED at the end of 'Breaking Bad'. yOU CAN WATCH THEM PLAYING LIVE I ONE CLIP FROM 'tHE OLD kENNY Rogers show.. Read up on the tragic history of ;Bad Finger. IT WILL COMPLETELY BREAK YOUR HEART.
The Magic Christian was written by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg. They also wrote a notorious book called Candy, both of which I am sure means nothing to those of your generation. Both were made into movies and Ringo was in both of them.
It’s cause Paul wrote it for Badfinger. It was never intended to be a Beatles song Badfinger was one of their first bands they signed to their apple records and they needed to get them a hit to help with the label It’s all Paul.
G’day Lee . This was all Paul as others have said as a demo . You can appreciate how talented Paul and the other Beatles were as to pumping out good music. Great version by Badfinger btw . 😊
Tragically Badfinger’s Pete Ham and Tom Evans who wrote ‘Without You’ were ripped off and got little royalties for their music and both eventually took their own lives. Great writers. So very sad.
If you watch Get Back, the Peter Jackson film, they had a deadline to finish. It was when Ringo had to leave to make the Magic Christian movie. That's the movie this song was for. The movie is about rich people bribing people to do things they normally wouldn't do. "Would you walk away from a fool and his money?"
The Beatles version was a DEMO version recorded by only ONE of the Beatles... Paul. It was recorded prior to one of the 'Abbey Road' sessions. Think about this... 'Abbey Road' was filled with so much greatness that the Beatles could easily afford to give away this sure fire hit. BADFINGER did a great job of 'COVERING' Beatle Paul!
There are many gems on the Anthology releases that warrant a deep dive! Also, Badfinger was a great band that you will love doing a deeper dive! including "Rock of All Ages", "Carry On Til Tomorrow" and "Maybe Tomorrow" from this album alone.
It's McCartney on drums. He recorded it on his own as a demo for Badfinger. There was only him and an Engineer in the studio at the time. It was never intended to be a Beatles song. Other hit songs McCartney gave away include World Without Love for Peter and Gordon and Goodbye for Mary Hopkins. Both classic McCartney melodies.
Paul Mccartney did say later in the 90's that all songs floating around at the time in 1969 including this were under consideration for the Abbey Rd album.
Paul came up with the idea late one night--wrote the song quickly that night--went into the studio next day to record a demo--he played all the instruments. Paul's version was done quickly then given to Badfinger (originally called The Iveys) who had been signed to the Beatle's Apple recording label.
Theres a session tape around of Paul in the studio hands on producing the Badfinger session. He made them stick to his arrangement and parts with a couple of exceptions. Plus sped it up. Also: Baby Blue is essential. One of the best pop songs of the 70s. Started with George producing then turned over to a young Todd Rundgren to finish. Last song used in TV series Breaking Bad.
When I was a kid and heard the Badfinger version, I was sure it was Paul. It sounded so much like his music. When I see your other reviews, you're learning more music than I know.
The Badfinger version was a Big hit in the early 70s. The Beatles sort of mentored and underwrote Badfinger. Even (Like this) giving and writing songs for them. Badfinger was a one of the top new Bands, until everything started to go very wrong. They even sounded a lot like the Beatles.
Excellent review Lee, Comparing Bad Finger's version with Paul's demo was genius! Though just a demo, I could imagine John, George, and Paul singing a Beatles-style harmony on a backing track.
The Beatles were great about calling attention to new talent. In particular, Cilla Black, a singer who was given her own tv show in the mid-ish 60’s. McCartney wrote her opening song and an audio of him playing acoustic guitar and teaching her the song is on RUclips. It’s Fab.
This is what was considered a 'throw away' song by Beatles standards. In truth, there wasn't much to the song. It was basically two verses that were practically identical, repeated twice, plus a middle-eight section. It was not unusual for McCartney to come up with a tune and know precisely what he wanted it to sound like before it was recorded. He had the gift.
The Beatles version was just a demo with McCartney playing all instruments and no harmonies or participation from the rest of the group --- it was simply recorded to give Badfinger a template for them to record their version ---- The Badfinger version is more lively (thanks especially to the harmonies they added) because it was intended to be a release unlike McCartney's version --- Paul's version was never properly finished or even intended for Beatle release. Just imagine the Beatles giving it the proper treatment (harmonies and guitars from John and George and Drums from Ringo) as they did with all of the Abbey Road songs around that same time --- it would have been great.
A Beatles' song is likely to turn up in the strangest places. "Three Dog Night" did a McCartney song acapella, called "It's For You" on their first album which is worth a listen. I was always impressed by it. Just hand-claps and vocals.
Another Apple artist, Jackie Lomax, recorded a George Harrison song "Sour Milk Sea". It has three of The Beatles backing him: George, Paul, and Ringo. In addition, Eric Clapton and Nicky Hopkins lend a hand as well. George's demo is on the anniversary edition of The White Album (The Esher Demos).
Paul gave this to Badfinger which became their first hit. Check this band out, you will hear Beatles influence. Check out "No Matter What" from their "No Dice" Lp and "Baby Blue" and "Day After Day" which George Harrison produced both from their "Straight Up" Lp which is an incredible Lp. Peace ❤
"The Magic Christian" is a cynical comedy starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr and featuring the music of Badfinger. It's a pretty funny movie and well worth watching.
When Sir Paul gave Badfinger his demo, he told them to stay as close as possible to the demo and they'd have a hit. They did, it worked, they had their first big hit. If you want another song by them from this album, try Carry On. Their next big hit was No Matter What from their following album, (which also had their original of Without You which you heard Nilsson cover).
You played them backwards. Paul's demo is what he played for the Iveys. Changed their name to Badfinger. They were the first band signed by Apple records (the Iveys played with the Beatles in Germany), but complained because they weren't being promoted. This song was Paul's answer. Great band. Tragic music industry story ending.
Just discovered your channel over the weekend & of course it was the Beatles reactions that caught my eye & I subscribed immediately when I heard your comments. Plus your a drummer & I used to play back in the day myself It's always great seeing the younger generations getting into all the great music from the 60's & 70's, especially the Beatles the greatest band ever. As far as Badfinger, really good band & they do sound like the Beatles on some songs. Here's a few of their classics. Day After Day, definitely sounds like a George Harrison song to me. No Matter What Baby Blue Perfection
It simply put, was a Beatles throwaway song. They did it a few times with a few songs where he we're rather where they look kind of just throw something together and still record it. I think what surprised me the most. To be honest with you is the fact that bad finger would want to cover a song that The Beatles never flood anything of themselves.
It's interesting that you say you don't care if they take all the money for the video because you make it up some other way, because I discovered you due to your Beatles reactions, but I then stay for everything else. I introduced you to my mate who is also a drummer, and he loves the stuff you do. Now if it hadn't been for a Beatles reaction neither of us would have subbed. I think he's gone on to tell his bandmates about your videos too, actually.
So many brilliant Badfinger songs. WISH YOU WERE HERE is probably their strongest album as they were imploding and exploding. Second best album -- STRAIGHT UP. Great songs on all their albums, though.
If you were so inclined to research, Lee, you could find on RUclips a couple of albums worth of Beatles throw-away songs, that became big hits for other artists. This is just one song. Prolific songwriters.
"Goodbye", another Paul song recorded by Mary Hopkin who had also signed with Apple. Don't think you've heard any Mary Hopkin, she has an outstanding voice.
There's a much better Beatles remastered and remixed version on the Abbey Road Super Deluxe box set that was remixed and remastered by George Martin's son. Badfinger version has the benefit of a complete production. McCartney was just laying down an initial demo. I'd love to hear what a full Beatles version would have sounded like.
Yea, I'm 74, was a Beatles' fan from the day I first saw them on Ed Sullivan in '64, but, honestly, I've never heard this version of Beatles singing this song! I of course saw the movie, heard the song (on the radio also) but had bo clue Beatles had their version! See, I stuck to just listening to what they put out from '64-'70...that's it! Haven't listened to anything they've put out without JOHN LENNON being physically present at or in recording production! But, yea, didn't sound like Paul put in too much effort into that one! Kinda liked it!
The name of the Badfinger Album - Magic Christian Music is probably related to the movie they showed being made in the Get Back documentary - Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr in The Magic Christian.
The creepiest cover version (if you want to call it that) of this song is from the early 70s documentary Manson, about the Manson Family murders, which were of course inspired by twisted misreadings of Helter Skelter and other songs from the White Album. At one point, the filmmaker is interviewing some of the Manson girls (Squeaky Fromme, Sandra Good, etc.) at Spahn Ranch (their hideout) and asks them if they're afraid of being caught by the police for the things they say in the interview. They immediately start singing "If you want it, here it is, come and get it".
McCartney did a demo for Badfinger to go by. It wasn't an actual Beatles song. Badfinger wanted to tart it up a bit, but Paul told them to keep it simple. It was a minor hit for them.
The movie, the Magic Christian, starring Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, and Raquel welsh. Music for the movie performance by Badfinger.. other Badfinger songs of which George Harrison was involved in the production of Day After Day, baby blue, no matter what the song baby blue there are two different versions one was a UK released. The other was a US release the difference being reaper being added to the snare drum. You should do those back to back see which one you prefer.
Badfinger for many of us was the ALMOST as good replacement for the Beatles after they broke up. Which means they were fantastic!!! Loved them. So tragic how they got screwed by their management...
this sounds like McCartney by himself but it seems like I remember the beatles as the group playing a little more upbeat version of this song Mandela effect maybe 😂
Beatles version was missing the heightened harmonies. Only yesterday I recommended Badfinger to a 'youngblood' Beatles reactor fan, suggesting 'Take it all', 'Day after Day' and 'Baby Blue'. Worth a look Lee, a band suffering two suicides after being screwed by their manager!
Paul dug Come And Get It out to play live around 2011 and it was great to hear it. Talking Paul, today was the release of One Hand Clapping a live document of Wings live in Abbey Road Studios in 1974. Originally a film that never saw the light of day apart from bootlegs the audio and more has just been put out and Paul is on top form.
If the Beatles version was actually produced for a record it would have been much more slick. It's mostly McCartney anyway (not sure whether McCartney or Ringo did the drums - and if they looped some of the drums parts, the fills all sound the same). Yep, McCartney on all instruments.
Paul is playing all instruments and vocals. It was done 30 minutes before The Beatles showed up for a recording session.
30 minutes?? Man, he really is a genius. I'm so glad I took this plunge lol
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought john Lennon was in the recording booth encouraging Paul?
@@Octavian7771 No. it was just Paul and the engineer recording before The Beatles were scheduled for a session.
It was one of 3 songs he was contracted to write for the film "The Magic Christian" but he ended up handing the song and the whole project over to Badfinger. McCartney produced their version and two of their songs, Rock Of All Ages & Carry On Till Tomorrow for the movie soundtrack.
@@L33Reacts Paul's drumming sounds like Ringo because he's also left-handed playing a righty kit.
Great choice. Paul is remarkable. He goes into the studio an hour before the Beatles showed up and recorded this demo for a Badfinger song playing all instruments. He gave it to Badfinger and they said we'll put our take on it. "No you won't," said Paul. "You'll do it just like my demo. It's a number one.' And so Badfinger complied, just changing the tempo a little. The song was in "The Magic Christian" a Ringo film. This demo was during The White Album. And again IT WAS ALL PAUL.
Correct and it put Badfinger on the map.
Ahhhh thank you this was the comment I was looking for. So it was something not put onto the white album and was just a demo by Paul. Got it. I was wondering when this was in the canon lol thank you my friend!
@@L33Reacts Anytime at all (That's a Beatle song reference)
I do apologize; I got the date wrong . The demo was July 1969, so that would have been Abbey road.
@@genegarrett3372 😄
Lee, it was good enough to put on a Beatles album but Paul had been working on the song and just decided to give it to Badfinger for their first hit single after they signed with Apple. He insisted that they do the song exactly like his demo. Paul wrote several songs and gave them to other bands to record using an alias for his pen name. Another example of that is, Peter and Gordon's "A world Without Love" written by Paul . That was their first hit as well. He also produced and arranged Welsh singer, Mary Hopkin's first hit, "Those were the Days" (It was adapted it from an old Russian folk song). Then he wrote and produced her follow up single, "Goodbye". There's a video on RUclips of Paul's original demo of "Goodbye" as well! The man was a regular hit making machine!
As others have noted, Badfinger's "No Matter What," "Day After Day" (produced by George Harrison, who also plays the slide-guitar), and "Baby Blue" are a MUST.
YES!
This was from the movie The Magic Christian in 1970 staring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr.
Please listen to more Badfinger. May I suggest "Baby Blue" and "Day after Day" for starters. They were such an underrated band, with a tragic demise.
I’ve heard the stories…. Tragic indeed. I will be doing more from them for sure now. Baby blue seems to be a common suggestion in the thread so I might do that one next.
“No Matter What” is the song to start with
@@L33Reacts 'Baby Blue' by Badfinger ., was used to end the series ' Breaking Bad ' - also there is an excellent live version of this song !
No Matter What is the one to do next. Then Day After Day and Baby Blue.
Badfinger was a brilliant ensemble, a couple of great singers and writers, some killer tunes; George Harrison did some production work with 'em too.
'No Matter What', 'Day After Day', 'Baby Blue' are essential.
A very sad story, betrayal, thievery, typical music-biz BS. F the takers.
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My favorite Badfinger "Day after Day" with George on the slide guitar.
Beatles version was a demo, no second voices, no much attention on recording instruments, it was just a demo of another gem by young Paul McCartney
Apparently he just came up with this by himself in 30 minutes before the rest of the lads showed up. Pure creative genius
@@L33Reacts and you can tell it was just done as a demo. Imagine if the Beatles did a finished version of the song with harmonies? So, I don't think it's fair to compare the two versions as one was a finished. version and the other was just a quick demo by one person in a half hour, Paul.
"No Matter What" should be your next listen to Badfinger.
Agreed. Such a cool tune! 😁
Definitely!
That's my favorite from them.
Remember that Macca’s original was a demo.
If he’d taken it to the band,and George Martin did his thing with it,trust me,it would have shot to number one with a bullet,but Badgingers version was also superb.
From the same band,check out their other huge hits,No Matter What and Day After Day.
So damn catchy,you’ll be humming them for hours after.
Badginger
Lol!
So true. I didn’t take that into account
I recorded this days ago and it’s been on patron for a bit so I’ve listened to it a bunch and I definitely prefer the badfinger one but I know if that was a fully realized track by the lads and George Martin it would have been killer
And also Baby Blue.
Badfinger was discovered by Mal Evans, the Beatles road manager. Their original name was The Iveys. He loved them because they sounded like the Beatles. George Harrison produced “Day After Day” and played slide guitar on it, I really love that one.
Paul writing and performing the demo in 30 minutes, yes, of course, Paul basically farts music.
“Now Matter What” is my Favorite Badfinger Song. 1970. George Harrison plays Slide Guitar on “Day After Day” by Badfinger. I’m pretty sure George also Produced that song as well.
Pauls Version is a Demo with him Playing all the Instruments, no other Beatle was involved. Badfinger is a tragic story, they were all talented and wrote some great songs Pete Ham and Tom Evans co-wrote "Without you" made famous by Harry Nilsson, but the Band got robbed by their manager and split. Amid the fallouts Pete Ham and Tom Evans both ended their own Lives, sad story.
If you look at the Producer of the Badfinger albums it says “ Harry Georgeson” who was really George Harrison 😎👍🏻
I remember the Badfinger version but it does sound like a Beatle tune. Makes sense to like them both.
The wiki on Badfinger's version, has info on the Beatles' version down below. McCartney made the Beatles' demo, playing all the instruments. He told Badfinger to record their version just like his version and they would have a hit.
I’m sure I’ve heard the Beatles version before but I don’t remember it. It wasn’t bad but the Badfinger version is the one we all know and love.
Both versions are good ... nice song
I’ve not heard the demo version before, that’s really interesting! Thanks to whoever suggested it.
The Badfinger version is featured in the brilliant film "Magic Christian," starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr
The movie was racist and it sucked, though the music was good
This was used in the soundtrack for the movie "Magic Christian" which Ringo co-starred in. His name was Sonny in the movie.
FYI Badfinger originally was The Iveys, a band discovered by Beatles road manager Mal Evans. At Apple, each Beatle was allow to produce as much as they wanted, but only George and Paul really got into it. George did Jackie Lomax, Doris Troy and the Hari Krisna choir among others. Paul not only did some Badfinger, but James Taylor's original Apple album. He also did Mary Hopkins two apple albums. She was a Welsh singer who won one of those star search contests. Paul produced her Those were the days single and wrote and produced her single Goodbye. (a great Paul composition) She left the music business after her two albums. John only produced on his Zapple label (a lot of Ono stuff and George's Wonderwall album) Ringo didn't produce.
Well Lee ( is that correct?) McCartney wrote this as he did some other hits for Mary Hopkin (Goodbye) , Peter & Gordon (Woman, A World Without Love & others) etc etc ....
Yes, Lee. Thank you. He is a hell of a writer… and a musician… and just a man. I’m glad I was introduced to him. He is amazing
First time I heard the one on the Anthology back in the 90s I got hooked! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
this one sounds better than maxwell silver hammer haha, I sometimes hope it's this song on abbey road instead of silver hammer...
Agreed. To me, "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" has always been a horrible mistake.
Yes, on night, Psul couldn t sleep and he wanted a good song for Badfinger and this is what came in his head and he rushed at the studio, near his house and started joining the drum, the piano and the lyricks and composed it all in 30 minutes ! then gave it to badfinger and told them You gotta do it just the way it is ! They said Well, we might change a few things ! Paul said No No, you gotta play it just the way it is, cuz that s the hit ! 😎
I played a lot of Beatles for my kids when they were young. They really liked their music. I think it helped them understand what good music was. Now they turn me on to current, not necessarily popular, music of today.
They went to see a Taiwanese band last year. And my daughter recently attended a Chopin concert in Warsaw, Poland.
John, Paul, and George all gave away some songs to other artists. This is one Paul gave to Badfinger and only did the demo to show them how to do it. The Beatles all together never tried to do it.
'Baby BLUE' WAS THE LAST SONG PLAYED at the end of 'Breaking Bad'. yOU CAN WATCH THEM PLAYING LIVE I ONE CLIP FROM 'tHE OLD kENNY Rogers show.. Read up on the tragic history of ;Bad Finger. IT WILL COMPLETELY BREAK YOUR HEART.
Top Ten hit for Badfinger of Paul's Song ❤
The Magic Christian was written by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg. They also wrote a notorious book called Candy, both of which I am sure means nothing to those of your generation. Both were made into movies and Ringo was in both of them.
McCartney was incredible back then, he just had songs flowing through him.
It’s cause Paul wrote it for Badfinger.
It was never intended to be a Beatles song
Badfinger was one of their first bands they signed to their apple records and they needed to get them a hit to help with the label
It’s all Paul.
G’day Lee . This was all Paul as others have said as a demo . You can appreciate how talented Paul and the other Beatles were as to pumping out good music. Great version by Badfinger btw . 😊
It should be noted that the Badfinger guys were pretty handy writers themselves, having written "Without You" that was recorded by Harry Nilsson..
Tragically Badfinger’s Pete Ham and Tom Evans who wrote ‘Without You’ were ripped off and got little royalties for their music and both eventually took their own lives. Great writers. So very sad.
If you watch Get Back, the Peter Jackson film, they had a deadline to finish. It was when Ringo had to leave to make the Magic Christian movie. That's the movie this song was for. The movie is about rich people bribing people to do things they normally wouldn't do. "Would you walk away from a fool and his money?"
Like diving into a pool of poop mixed with money to the tune of Thunderclap Newman's "Something In The Air"?
@@CharCanuck14 Great song, with future Wings man Jimmy McCulloch on guitar!
@@debjorgo Maybe we can get Lee to react to it.....if he hasn't already?
@@CharCanuck14 I'm all for it.
The Beatles version was a DEMO version recorded by only ONE of the Beatles... Paul. It was recorded prior to one of the 'Abbey Road' sessions. Think about this... 'Abbey Road' was filled with so much greatness that the Beatles could easily afford to give away this sure fire hit. BADFINGER did a great job of 'COVERING' Beatle Paul!
Sometimes songs are like kids, you don't have to pick a favorite.
There are many gems on the Anthology releases that warrant a deep dive! Also, Badfinger was a great band that you will love doing a deeper dive! including "Rock of All Ages", "Carry On Til Tomorrow" and "Maybe Tomorrow" from this album alone.
It's McCartney on drums. He recorded it on his own as a demo for Badfinger. There was only him and an Engineer in the studio at the time. It was never intended to be a Beatles song. Other hit songs McCartney gave away include World Without Love for Peter and Gordon and Goodbye for Mary Hopkins. Both classic McCartney melodies.
Paul Mccartney did say later in the 90's that all songs floating around at the time in 1969 including this were under consideration for the Abbey Rd album.
Paul came up with the idea late one night--wrote the song quickly that night--went into the studio next day to record a demo--he played all the instruments. Paul's version was done quickly then given to Badfinger (originally called The Iveys) who had been signed to the Beatle's Apple recording label.
Theres a session tape around of Paul in the studio hands on producing the Badfinger session. He made them stick to his arrangement and parts with a couple of exceptions. Plus sped it up. Also: Baby Blue is essential. One of the best pop songs of the 70s. Started with George producing then turned over to a young Todd Rundgren to finish. Last song used in TV series Breaking Bad.
Baby Blue has been requested.
Nice to have two versions
great song
Another great song from my childhood! Thanks for looking into it.
I saw Badfinger in concert around 1973ish. Great show
I still have my VHS of The Magic Christian.
Pete Hamm and Tommy Evans wrote Nillson's big hit "Without You."
When I was a kid and heard the Badfinger version, I was sure it was Paul. It sounded so much like his music.
When I see your other reviews, you're learning more music than I know.
I’m learning 6 tracks a day at this point, probably more! This channel has been like a matrix style download right into my brain about great music lol
The Badfinger version was a Big hit in the early 70s. The Beatles sort of mentored and underwrote Badfinger. Even (Like this) giving and writing songs for them. Badfinger was a one of the top new Bands, until everything started to go very wrong. They even sounded a lot like the Beatles.
Excellent review Lee, Comparing Bad Finger's version with Paul's demo was genius! Though just a demo, I could imagine John, George, and Paul singing a Beatles-style harmony on a backing track.
I wish I could take credit for the idea, but I agree that it's a great idea! Thank you for watching, my friend. This was a pick from our patron Joel
@@L33Reacts Thanks Joel!
That's Paul on everything
The Beatles were great about calling attention to new talent. In particular, Cilla Black, a singer who was given her own tv show in the mid-ish 60’s. McCartney wrote her opening song and an audio of him playing acoustic guitar and teaching her the song is on RUclips. It’s Fab.
This is what was considered a 'throw away' song by Beatles standards. In truth, there wasn't much to the song. It was basically two verses that were practically identical, repeated twice, plus a middle-eight section. It was not unusual for McCartney to come up with a tune and know precisely what he wanted it to sound like before it was recorded. He had the gift.
The Beatles version was just a demo with McCartney playing all instruments and no harmonies or participation from the rest of the group --- it was simply recorded to give Badfinger a template for them to record their version ---- The Badfinger version is more lively (thanks especially to the harmonies they added) because it was intended to be a release unlike McCartney's version --- Paul's version was never properly finished or even intended for Beatle release. Just imagine the Beatles giving it the proper treatment (harmonies and guitars from John and George and Drums from Ringo) as they did with all of the Abbey Road songs around that same time --- it would have been great.
A Beatles' song is likely to turn up in the strangest places. "Three Dog Night" did a McCartney song acapella, called "It's For You" on their first album which is worth a listen. I was always impressed by it. Just hand-claps and vocals.
Another Apple artist, Jackie Lomax, recorded a George Harrison song "Sour Milk Sea". It has three of The Beatles backing him: George, Paul, and Ringo. In addition, Eric Clapton and Nicky Hopkins lend a hand as well. George's demo is on the anniversary edition of The White Album (The Esher Demos).
Paul gave this to Badfinger which became their first hit.
Check this band out, you will hear Beatles influence. Check out "No Matter What" from their "No Dice" Lp and "Baby Blue" and "Day After Day" which George Harrison produced both from their "Straight Up" Lp which is an incredible Lp.
Peace ❤
"The Magic Christian" is a cynical comedy starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr and featuring the music of Badfinger. It's a pretty funny movie and well worth watching.
Two other great songs by Badfinger are Baby Blue and Day after Day👍🏻❤️🎼
When Sir Paul gave Badfinger his demo, he told them to stay as close as possible to the demo and they'd have a hit. They did, it worked, they had their first big hit. If you want another song by them from this album, try Carry On. Their next big hit was No Matter What from their following album, (which also had their original of Without You which you heard Nilsson cover).
You played them backwards. Paul's demo is what he played for the Iveys. Changed their name to Badfinger. They were the first band signed by Apple records (the Iveys played with the Beatles in Germany), but complained because they weren't being promoted. This song was Paul's answer. Great band. Tragic music industry story ending.
Badfinger are the saddest story in rock/pop. Great band, others have pointed you at other songs you should listen to.
John Lennon was in the control room observing, though declined to contribute.
Just discovered your channel over the weekend & of course it was the Beatles reactions that caught my eye & I subscribed immediately when I heard your comments. Plus your a drummer & I used to play back in the day myself
It's always great seeing the younger generations getting into all the great music from the 60's & 70's, especially the Beatles the greatest band ever.
As far as Badfinger, really good band & they do sound like the Beatles on some songs. Here's a few of their classics.
Day After Day, definitely sounds like a George Harrison song to me.
No Matter What
Baby Blue
Perfection
The first three have already been requested for a follow up.
It simply put, was a Beatles throwaway song. They did it a few times with a few songs where he we're rather where they look kind of just throw something together and still record it. I think what surprised me the most. To be honest with you is the fact that bad finger would want to cover a song that The Beatles never flood anything of themselves.
I really hope you delve deeper into Badfinger's catalogue. They were a great group.
It's coming
If you do more Badfinger I massively recommend No Matter What
Done. Check out the 3-fer
If you were a fan of the tv series "Breaking Bad", the last song on the series finale was a Badfinger song called "Baby Blue".
It's interesting that you say you don't care if they take all the money for the video because you make it up some other way, because I discovered you due to your Beatles reactions, but I then stay for everything else. I introduced you to my mate who is also a drummer, and he loves the stuff you do. Now if it hadn't been for a Beatles reaction neither of us would have subbed. I think he's gone on to tell his bandmates about your videos too, actually.
So many brilliant Badfinger songs. WISH YOU WERE HERE is probably their strongest album as they were imploding and exploding. Second best album -- STRAIGHT UP. Great songs on all their albums, though.
If you were so inclined to research, Lee, you could find on RUclips a couple of albums worth of Beatles throw-away songs, that became big hits for other artists. This is just one song. Prolific songwriters.
"Goodbye", another Paul song recorded by Mary Hopkin who had also signed with Apple. Don't think you've heard any Mary Hopkin, she has an outstanding voice.
There's a much better Beatles remastered and remixed version on the Abbey Road Super Deluxe box set that was remixed and remastered by George Martin's son.
Badfinger version has the benefit of a complete production. McCartney was just laying down an initial demo. I'd love to hear what a full Beatles version would have sounded like.
Yea, I'm 74, was a Beatles' fan from the day I first saw them on Ed Sullivan in '64, but, honestly, I've never heard this version of Beatles singing this song! I of course saw the movie, heard the song (on the radio also) but had bo clue Beatles had their version! See, I stuck to just listening to what they put out from '64-'70...that's it! Haven't listened to anything they've put out without JOHN LENNON being physically present at or in recording production! But, yea, didn't sound like Paul put in too much effort into that one! Kinda liked it!
Paul wrote for many artists so yeah, this one was for Badfinger!!!!
Paul had all three of the vocalists in the band try the lead vocal and ended up choosing Tom Evans.
Day after Day Badfinger is best
The name of the Badfinger Album - Magic Christian Music is probably related to the movie they showed being made in the Get Back documentary - Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr in The Magic Christian.
The creepiest cover version (if you want to call it that) of this song is from the early 70s documentary Manson, about the Manson Family murders, which were of course inspired by twisted misreadings of Helter Skelter and other songs from the White Album. At one point, the filmmaker is interviewing some of the Manson girls (Squeaky Fromme, Sandra Good, etc.) at Spahn Ranch (their hideout) and asks them if they're afraid of being caught by the police for the things they say in the interview. They immediately start singing "If you want it, here it is, come and get it".
"Carry On Till Tomorrow" is a great track from the same Badfinger LP. Check it out.
McCartney did a demo for Badfinger to go by. It wasn't an actual Beatles song. Badfinger wanted to tart it up a bit, but Paul told them to keep it simple. It was a minor hit for them.
The Beatles version didn't come after the Badfinger version it was recorded first and it's just a quick demo by Paul on his own, playing everything.
The movie, the Magic Christian, starring Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, and Raquel welsh. Music for the movie performance by Badfinger.. other Badfinger songs of which George Harrison was involved in the production of Day After Day, baby blue, no matter what the song baby blue there are two different versions one was a UK released. The other was a US release the difference being reaper being added to the snare drum. You should do those back to back see which one you prefer.
Badfinger for many of us was the ALMOST as good replacement for the Beatles after they broke up. Which means they were fantastic!!! Loved them. So tragic how they got screwed by their management...
More Badfinger has been requested.
Try the version that Paul did with the Hollywood Vampires around eight years ago.
this sounds like McCartney by himself but it seems like I remember the beatles as the group playing a little more upbeat version of this song
Mandela effect maybe 😂
As others have said, not really a "Beatles version" but a McCartney demo. Pretty good even so!
Yeah that’s a hell of a demo lol
Beatles version was missing the heightened harmonies. Only yesterday I recommended Badfinger to a 'youngblood' Beatles reactor fan, suggesting 'Take it all', 'Day after Day' and 'Baby Blue'. Worth a look Lee, a band suffering two suicides after being screwed by their manager!
More Badfinger has been requested.
I think it’s Paul on everything.
Badfinger has some great songs check out baby blue.
Paul dug Come And Get It out to play live around 2011 and it was great to hear it. Talking Paul, today was the release of One Hand Clapping a live document of Wings live in Abbey Road Studios in 1974. Originally a film that never saw the light of day apart from bootlegs the audio and more has just been put out and Paul is on top form.
Should I smoke/Meanwhile back at the ranch. Top notch!
Another great comparison would be Without You written and recorded by Badfinger and then the cover by Harry Nilsson who had a monster hit with it.
Already did Nilsson last week
If the Beatles version was actually produced for a record it would have been much more slick. It's mostly McCartney anyway (not sure whether McCartney or Ringo did the drums - and if they looped some of the drums parts, the fills all sound the same). Yep, McCartney on all instruments.
Listen to "Goodbye" composed by Paul McCartney for the Beatles with Mary Hopkin and Paul Mccartney.
Maybe Paul plays like Ringo because they’re both left handed?
Bad finger also wrote and recorded Without You , way before Mariah.
More Badfinger. Good band some other hits too.
When I was a wee lad I thought this was the beatles
Me too!
Tom Evans took the lead vocal for this song, probably by Paul's request, as Pete Ham did most of the lead vocals for Badfinger.