Info · Cover origin
Motown
Original released on Berry Gordy's Detroit Motown label or written by its in-house writers.
3
songs
Three of the songs they covered came out of Motown, 'Money (That's What I Want)', 'You Really Got a Hold on Me' and 'Please Mr. Postman', all three from 1963, sung by John on the first and the last, and by John & George on the second, on With The Beatles, cut 18 July 1963 and 30 July 1963. On 'Money (That's What I Want)' it is Barrett Strong, 1959 and Tamla's first hit.
See alsoCover origin:R&BCover origin:Rock and RollCover origin:Brill BuildingPublisher:Jobete MusicUS release:The Beatles' Second AlbumAlbum:With The BeatlesEquipment:Gretsch 6122 Country GentlemanSong type:Cover
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Songs(3)
Lead vocal(s)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Please Mr. Postmancover | 1963 | With The Beatles | John | Marvelettes, 1961 |
| 2 | Money (That's What I Want)cover | 1963 | With The Beatles | John | Barrett Strong, 1959; Tamla's first hit |
| 3 | You Really Got a Hold on Mecover | 1963 | With The Beatles | John, George | The Miracles, 1962 |
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