Ya Ya
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Ya Ya is a 1961 song by Lee Dorsey. The Beatles covered it live from 1961 to 1962. No recording of The Beatles' version exists. A version of Tony Sheridan being backed by The Beat Brothers is often mistaken as being Tony Sheridan with The Beatles. John Lennon released a cover of Ya Ya on his 1975 album Rock 'N' Roll.
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Personnel
- Lead Vocals: John Lennon
- Lead Guitar: George Harrison
- Rythm Guitar: John Lennon
- Rythm Guitar: Paul McCartney (1961-1962)
- Bass: Stuart Sutcliffe (1961-1962)
- Bass: Paul McCartney (1962)
- Drums: Pete Best (1961-1962)
- Drums: Ringo Starr (1962)
Live Performances
According to Walter Everett, this song was added to the setlist late in 1961. This was among several songs that were hits at the time added to the setlist, such as I Just Don't Understand, One Track Mind, I Really Love You, Take Good Care Of My Baby, Hit The Road Jack, Fool Number One, (Marie's The Name Of) His Latest Flame, Please Mister Postman, and September In The Rain.
Known Unavailable Versions
Source
- LEWISOHN M., 1992, The Complete Beatles Chronicle, Hamlyn -- Buy it on Amazon.com
- EVERETT, W., 2001, The Beatles as musicians: the Quarry Men through Rubber Soul, Oxford University Press -- Buy it on Amazon.com
