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Bobby Parker influence
Guitarist-singer whose 'Watch Your Step' riff shaped several Beatles guitar figures.
2
songs
It is heard on two recordings, 'I Feel Fine' from 1964 and 'Day Tripper' from 1965 (Lennon called 'Watch Your Step' the model for the riff), both written by Lennon, sung by John and by John & Paul respectively, cut 18 October 1964 and 16 October 1965. Among them, 'I Feel Fine' was made with feedback, one of only three of their recordings made that way.
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Early1 · 50%
Mid-period1 · 50%
Late0 · 0%
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Songs(2)
Year
Lead vocal(s)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Feel Fine | 1964 | Past Masters | John | Researched recurring (2026-08-12) |
| 2 | Day Tripper | 1965 | Past Masters | John, Paul | Lennon called 'Watch Your Step' the model for the riff |
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