Nothin' Shakin': Beatles song.

Nothin’ Shakin’

Nothin’ Shakin’ is a cover song by The Beatles. They recorded their version for their early 1960s BBC radio appearances. Indeed, to hear the song, just get hold of their 1994 album, “Live At The BBC.”

  • Release Date: November 30, 1994 (UK), December 5, 1994 (US)
  • Recorded: July 10, 1963
  • Genre: Rock and roll, rockabilly
  • Track Duration: 2:56
  • Record Label: Apple
  • Songwriters: Eddie Fontaine, Cirino Colacrai, Diane Lampert and John Gluck, Jr.
  • Producer: Terry Henebery

This song is still available to buy on the following album:

Although The Beatles song title is simply called Nothin’ Shakin’, the original single by Eddie Fontaine had the title “Nothin’ Shakin’ (But the Leaves on the Trees).” In 1958, that single by the original singer and songwriter reached 64 on America’s Billboard Hot 100.

While The Beatles were still in their infancy as a band, they would often sing cover songs. Many were popular songs, but some, like this one, were a little more obscure. However, they had access to many songs coming over from the US.

George Harrison sings the vocals as well as playing the lead guitar. The rest of the line-up is as usual: Paul McCartney on bass guitar, John Lennon on rhythm guitar, and Ringo Starr on drums, of course. They sang it many times during their early gigging days.

The Beatles only officially recorded the song once, and that was on July 10, 1963. This recording by the BBC took place at the Aeolian Hall in London, where the band recorded many other songs. The song was to be part of the radio show “Pop Go The Beatles,” and this particular show was to go on air on July 23.

Because the song comes from a BBC Radio show, it appears on The Beatles 1994 album “Live At The BBC.” However, there is an unofficial copy floating around on the “Live At The Star-Club” tapes from their time in Hamburg.

Finally, you can listen to the song by clicking the play button below. But after you do, please consider leaving a comment or two. For example, should the band have developed the song further?

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