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A Hard Day's Night
The Beatles · 1964 · Track 26
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Duración2:55
ÁlbumA Hard Day's Night
Año1964
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The story behind
When The Beatles sat down to record Leave My Kitten Alone in 1964, it wasn't a new song. Its original author, Little Willie John, had released it in 1959, and it had already made some impact on the R&B and pop charts of the time. The piece is framed within a 24-bar blues format, a structure that gives it a familiar feel but which, in the hands of The Beatles, would be transformed. Although the band recorded several takes, including some with overdubs, the song was never mixed or included on the album Beatles for Sale. However, its recording history continued, with later remixes in 1982, 1984, and finally in 1994, preparing it for its official appearance in 1995 on the compilation Anthology 1.
The connection of The Beatles with Leave My Kitten Alone goes beyond a simple cover. The song, written by Little Willie John, Titus Turner, and James McDougal, was a starting point for exploring sounds and arrangements. Recording engineer Norman Smith and producer George Martin were involved in the 1964 sessions, bringing their expertise to this track which, despite not being released at the time, left a mark on the band's history. The version that finally saw the light of day on Anthology 1, after several remixing processes, allows us to hear The Beatles' work on this R&B piece, showing how they approached pre-existing material with their distinctive style.