Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues
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Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues is a 1957 song by Buddy Holly. The Beatles covered it as part of their live set from 1961 until 1962. The only recorded version of The Beatles playing the song is from the Get Back sessions in January 1969.
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Original Version
Buddy Holly released this song as the B-Side to his Words Of Love single. The Beatles also covered Words Of Love. In the UK, this song had only become available through a 1958 compilation album titled Buddy Holly.
The Beatles' Version
The Beatles covered it in a Get Back session in Apple Studios. Their version contrasts sharply with Holly's uptempo original, with The Beatles version being slower and bluesier.
Personnel
The Beatles
- Lead Vocals: John Lennon
- Rythm Guitar: John Lennon
- Backing Vocals: Paul McCartney
- Bass: Paul McCartney
- Lead Guitar: George Harrison
- Drums: Ringo Starr
Production
- Producer: George Martin
- Engineer: Glyn Johns
Available Versions
- Get Back session, January 2, 1969, (Bootlegs)
- Get Back session, January 29, 1969, (Anthology 3, Bootlegs)
Available On
- Anthology 3, 1996.
Sources
- [1]
- LEWISOHN M., 1992, The Complete Beatles Chronicle, Hamlyn -- Buy it on Amazon.com
