Come and Get It (song)
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| "Come and Get It" | ||
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| Song by Badfinger | ||
| from the album Magic Christian Music | ||
| Released | 5 December 1969 | |
| Recorded | 1969 | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 2:22 | |
| Label | Apple Records | |
| Writer(s) | Paul McCartney | |
| Producer(s) | Paul McCartney | |
| Chart positions | ||
| Magic Christian Music track listing | ||
| "Come and Get It" (1) |
Crimson Ship (2) |
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"Come And Get It" was the name of a song composed by Paul McCartney for the film The Magic Christian, and made popular by the group Badfinger.
[edit] McCartney version
McCartney recorded a demo of the song on 24 July 1969 when he arrived early for an Abbey Road session. McCartney sang the double-tracked lead vocal and played all the instruments: he sang and played piano on the first take, sang again and played maracas on the first overdub, drums came third and bass guitar was added last. This took less than an hour to complete.[1]
He presented the demo to Badfinger (then called The Iveys) telling them, "OK, it's got to be exactly like this demo." They followed his instructions, and the single was a hit in 1970.[2]
Although the original demo has appeared through the decades on bootlegs, it wasn't until 1996 that it officially appeared on The Beatles Anthology 3 CD. It is credited as a Beatles song since this was issued under The Beatles' name.
[edit] Badfinger version
On 2 August 1969, McCartney produced Badfinger's version. It was released on Apple Records on 5 December 1969. "Come And Get It" was a Top 5 single for the band, and the main theme for the film The Magic Christian, starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr. The most striking differences between the two versions is a slower tempo on McCartney's original, and Badfinger's version featuring the use of three-part harmonies.
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