McCartney Times

Despite what is understood in regard to the borderline dictatorship of the two principal songwriters, The Beatles would generally allow Ringo Starr to have his moment in the sun on every record. The olive branch often saw the drummer take up lead vocals on a song that either Lennon or McCartney had penned and no longer had an interest in. Starr, being the obliging backbone of the band behind the kit, would pick up the slack and re-imagine a number in his own unique style.

The creation of the 1965 effort ‘Help!’ was no different. The Beatles, sharing the love, would also see George Harrison take up vocal duties on two tracks, which successfully made it onto the record. Starr had attempted his own original song for the record, but it had fallen incredibly flat and was shelved immediately by the group. It remained there for years after it didn’t fit the bill.

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