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Who was the first US pop star to cover a Beatles song?
I am fairly certain that the first American cover of a Beatles song was before they became world famous. It was Del Shannon in 1963, covering ‘From Me To You’. He was in England with Roy Orbison and The Beatles at the Albert Hall in April 1963.
When was the first Beatles song released in America?
‘Please Please Me’ had first been released as a single in America on 25 February 1963 but failed to make an impact. To cash in on the success of ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ and in anticipation of The Beatles’ first US visit, Vee-Jay re-released the single on 3 January 1964.
Did The Beatles ever do a cover song?
The Beatles
| Song | Year | Original artist |
|---|---|---|
| “Act Naturally” | 1965 | Buck Owens |
| “Dizzy Miss Lizzy” | Larry Williams | |
| “Maggie Mae” | 1970 | The Vipers Skiffle Group (traditional) |
| “I Got a Woman” | 1994 | Ray Charles |
Who covered Beatles songs?
The 100 Best Beatles Covers
- Stevie Wonder, “We Can Work It Out” (1970)
- Wilson Pickett (with Duane Allman), “Hey Jude” (1969)
- Earth, Wind & Fire, “Got to Get You Into My Life” (1978)
- Anoushka Shankar/Jeff Lynne, “The Inner Light” (2002)
- Bobby McFerrin, “Blackbird” (1984)
- The Brothers Johnson, “Come Together” (1976)
What song did Aerosmith cover of the Beatles?
“Come Together” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney….Aerosmith version.
| “Come Together” | |
|---|---|
| Released | 31 July 1978 |
| Recorded | 1978 |
| Length | 3:46 |
| Label | Columbia |
Who recorded the original version of chains?
The Beatles
Chains/Artists
What was Beatles first hit?
Love Me Do
Exactly 50 years ago today, on October 5th, 1962, a new single titled “Love Me Do” hit record stores all over England. It was the debut 45 by the Beatles – though, at the time, that name didn’t mean much to many English fans outside of Manchester and their native Liverpool.
Did the Beatles cover Bob Dylan?
On January 28th, 1969, as The Beatles were 17 days into the recording of their final album, John Lennon rolled into an impromptu cover of the band’s close friend Bob Dylan. In response, remembering the heightened fame of rock music, Dylan said: “They were fantastic singers,” about The Beatles two leaders.
Did the Beatles cover Chuck Berry?
The Beatles covered one of Berry’s signature hits, 1956’s “Roll Over Beethoven,” on their second LP, 1963’s With the Beatles. They also added their own spin to “Rock and Roll Music” on 1964’s Beatles for Sale. The Fab Four frequently paid tribute to Berry during their touring years.