Bad Boy

This is a quirky track. First of all, like the Ballad of John and Yoko, it was only released on a 7″ in the US (although this track appeared on Beatles VI in the UK whereas Ballad of John and Yoko didn’t appear on any full length records). It’s also a cover of Larry Williams cover (as is Dizzy Miss Lizzy). This one has John epitomizing rock and roll singing at the time and really captures something great about the Beatles: even early on they rocked.

This one was great to play. I wish I had real drums on this one, but otherwise it was a quirky dual tracked guitar part (it’s meant to sound a little off, as it does) that’s sweet along with a rollicking bass line. This one was a quick creation and came off well, when I don’t have to restrain my singing all of the sudden it’s much easier.

Hardest part: double tracked guitar, never had to do that before

Audio sample: Bad Boy

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