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“Act Naturally” is a song written by Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison, originally recorded by Buck Owens and the Buckaroos, whose version reached number 1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart in 1963.
The song has been covered by many other artists, including Loretta Lynn and The Beatles.
The Beatles covered the song in 1965 on their album Help! (in the United Kingdom) and as the B-side of the “Yesterday” single in the U.S.
The Beatles’ version is sung by Ringo Starr. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic called it “an ideal showcase for Ringo’s amiable vocals.” They performed the song during an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, which was taped on August 14, 1965 and broadcast on September 12, 1965. It was also performed at The Beatles’ famous Shea Stadium concert on August 15, 1965 and played at some concerts throughout The Beatles’ 1965 U.S. tour (alternating with Ringo’s other “hit” song, “I Wanna Be Your Man”).
The Beatles recorded the song on June 17, 1965 in 13 takes. The first 12 takes were evidently used to work out the arrangement; the master was take 13, the only take with vocals. It was mixed the following day. The Beatles almost recorded a song by their engineer Norman Smith, but realized that Starr didn’t yet have a vocal on Help!. They originally recorded the song “If You’ve Got Trouble” as Starr’s intended song for the album, but were dissatisfied with the results and recorded “Act Naturally” to replace it. It was the last cover they recorded until the Get Back/Let It Be sessions in 1969.
The song has been covered by many other artists, including Loretta Lynn and The Beatles.
The Beatles covered the song in 1965 on their album Help! (in the United Kingdom) and as the B-side of the “Yesterday” single in the U.S.
The Beatles’ version is sung by Ringo Starr. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic called it “an ideal showcase for Ringo’s amiable vocals.” They performed the song during an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, which was taped on August 14, 1965 and broadcast on September 12, 1965. It was also performed at The Beatles’ famous Shea Stadium concert on August 15, 1965 and played at some concerts throughout The Beatles’ 1965 U.S. tour (alternating with Ringo’s other “hit” song, “I Wanna Be Your Man”).
The Beatles recorded the song on June 17, 1965 in 13 takes. The first 12 takes were evidently used to work out the arrangement; the master was take 13, the only take with vocals. It was mixed the following day. The Beatles almost recorded a song by their engineer Norman Smith, but realized that Starr didn’t yet have a vocal on Help!. They originally recorded the song “If You’ve Got Trouble” as Starr’s intended song for the album, but were dissatisfied with the results and recorded “Act Naturally” to replace it. It was the last cover they recorded until the Get Back/Let It Be sessions in 1969.
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Shouts
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amagni wrote:
This sounds oddly similar to the Thomas theme song ;-)
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kNNn wrote:
Ringo Epic Starr
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nato26 wrote:
Song came on my iPod while I was walking to school, had to stop myself from smiling like an idiot :P Ringo is so good !
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aldyshekoski wrote:
lalala ringo ringo <3
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sylwuniaxd wrote:
<3.
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Oaklandish wrote:
No one makes me happier than Ringo. Just the thought of him makes me smile like crazy. PURE LOVE.
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licoricepizza wrote:
giddy-up! :D
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Mari_Cooper wrote:
Ringo <3
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bogarter wrote:
ringo is so underrated
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czvongz wrote:
ringo's honest voice puts a smile on my face
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reagan0 wrote:
I love this more than a lot of other songs that I claim to love. [2]
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livesfordanger wrote:
they're gonna make a big starr out of me
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thejonschers wrote:
you HAVE to love ringo ♥
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adam-454 wrote:
I love this more than a lot of other songs that I claim to love.
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whythe60shateus wrote:
how sad .____.
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beatles_1940 wrote:
this song is better in live on blackpool out night
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robertsona_last wrote:
ergh
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elreak wrote:
Add this to the list of reasons Ringo is awesome.
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ennaenna wrote:
Ringo my dear.
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Ateigna wrote:
Go Ringo, go! <3
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