Paul is clearly double-tracked in the verses. ive heard the live BBC version…. The lyrics are hard to decipher, but appear to be:While never a core part of The Beatles’ live repertoire, The song was revived during the hurried sessions for Along with ‘I’ll Follow The Sun’, the 30-minute tape featured versions of ‘Don’t Put Me Down Like This’, Paul played bass on this (you can hear the bass notes), there is no acoustic lead guitar in the released version. I’ve always loved that aspect of it. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. It'll help with server costs, research material etc...Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This song was performed by Paul McCartney on several free live concerts, e.g. Paul McCartney once said, that they had tried to make every next release different. Hit the Accept button to remove this message. I have seen two singles for sale on Discogs, but both of them are without cover. It didn’t sell so well, so the single itself with cover is very rare.

(Of course this is just one of many reasons.) If I’d only listened a bit more carefully I would have spotted that it’s an electric lead – it’s pretty clear to hear!According to Emerick (as I recall from his book), George was allowed to replace John on lead for this song after grumbling that he was, after all, the lead guitarist. I have seen two singles for sale on Discogs, but both of them are without cover.“I’ll Follow the Sun” has always been one of my favourite Paul McCartney (Beatles’ songs). if you are really interested, my other co-fav Beatles songs are Oh Darling and I Will.One day you’ll look to see ive gone Clearly sounds like George singing that and the other verses before Paul comes in with For tomorrow may rain,,,,,,,,,,,Anyone else here agree with me. All images © their respective owners. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Can’t you tell? I was about 16. That's why they often changed instrumentations, e.g. You don’t smoke while you’re ill but after you get better you have a cigarette and it’s It wouldn’t have been considered good enough [to be performed by the group]. A rough home recording of the song exists on bootleg, believed to date from spring 1960. These cookies do not store any personal information.Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Fits nicely in to “Beatles For Sale”.I love that song! Don’t get me wrong, as I’m a huge fan of John, George, and Ringo too!Pleasant. I’ll Follow the Sun” is a song by the Beatles. This site is not associated with The Beatles, Apple Corps Ltd, related organisations, or any members of The Beatles or their representatives.This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. As usual though, the credit goes to the successful songwriting partnership of Lennon-McCartney. I wouldn’t have put it up. George Martin went on camera and said he loved it to, only bad thing was it wasn’t very long. Emerick also relates how George, after laying down a painfully obvious lead, wanted to have another go at it but was rebuffed by an impatient George Martin. Nice to listen to, but not approaching the greatest thing Paul ever wrote. This one could have been given to the likes of Chad and Jeremy as was John’s “From a window”.

According to Georff Emerick, John played acoustic lead in early takes but the final has George with an electric guitar.Thanks for that. I mean, ‘Tomorrow may rain so I’ll follow the sun.’ That’s another early McCartney. I was about 16. I have not read anything about it. ‘I’ll Follow The Sun’ was one of those very early ones. If you've learned something new about the band and wish to show your appreciation, why not make a small donation via PayPal? I’ll Follow The Sun. "I'll Follow the Sun" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. Loved it then and still do. Yet you hear him as Paul produces his sound in the background ….Look at him work on it ! Ringo Starr was smacking his palms on his knees to produce the beat for this song.