EXCLUSIVE: Hear Paul McCartney’s Original Vocal Take From The Beatles’ “Oh! Darling”

EXCLUSIVE: Hear Paul McCartney’s Original Vocal Take From The Beatles’ “Oh! Darling” | Society Of Rock Videos

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Abbey Road Sessions

The fourth song on The Beatles’ 1969 classic Abbey Road, “Oh! Darling” was described by George Harrison as “a typical 1950s–’60s-period song because of its chord structure,” boasting that gorgeous doo-wop influenced sound set to an electric guitar and strained vocals from Paul McCartney. A labor of love, “Oh! Darling” was sung every single day in the studio for a week until the end of the week when Paul, strained and hoarse, knocked it right out of the park with a vocal performance whose power is only fully recognized in the studio recording you’re about to hear.

Friendly Rivalry

Shortly before his death in 1980, John Lennon revealed that while “‘Oh! Darling’ was a great one of Paul’s,” it was one “that he didn’t sing too well”.

Taking it one step further, Lennon said, “I always thought I could have done it better – it was more my style than his.”

This was already one of our absolute favorite Beatles classics sung by Paul, vocally right up there with “Hey Jude” and “Twist And Shout” – but the raw quality to his voice (especially at 1:10!) in “Oh! Darling” showcases Paul’s versatility and even gives a great glimpse into the stunning solo career that was on the horizon for him once The Beatles officially disbanded.

Check out this stunning studio track below – it’ll give you a whole new appreciation for this Beatles classic!

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