Written by a Beatle for, or first given to, another artist.
The Beatles have 4 songs written by a Beatle for another artist to record, including 'I Wanna Be Your Man', 'I Call Your Name', 'Come Together', and 'Something'.
Song count per year
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Wanna Be Your Man | 1963 | With The Beatles | Ringo | Rolling Stones |
| 2 | I Call Your Name | 1964 | Past Masters | John | 'I Call Your Name' was handed to Billy J. |
| 3 | Something | 1969 | Abbey Road | George | George gave it to Joe Cocker (March 1969) before the Beatles recorded it for Abbey Road |
| 4 | Come Together | 1969 | Abbey Road | John | Timothy Leary campaign song |
Rolling Stones
'I Call Your Name' was handed to Billy J.
George gave it to Joe Cocker (March 1969) before the Beatles recorded it for Abbey Road
Timothy Leary campaign song
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