Come and Get It

Badfinger

About Come and Get It

"Come and Get It" is a song composed by Paul McCartney for the 1969 film The Magic Christian. The song was performed by Badfinger, produced by McCartney and issued as a single 5 December 1969 in the UK, and 12 January 1970 in the US, on the Beatles' Apple label. It was the band's first release under the Badfinger name (having previously recorded as The Iveys) and was their international breakthrough, hitting the top 10 in both the UK and US singles charts.


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If you want it, here it is, come and get it
Mm mm mm mm, make your mind up fast
If you want it, any time, I can give it

But you'd better hurry 'cause it may not last
Did I hear you say that there must be a catch?
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?

If you want it, here it is, come and get it
But you'd better hurry 'cause it's goin' fast
If you want it, here it is, come and get it
Mm mm mm mm, make your mind up fast

If you want it, any time, I can give it
But you'd better hurry 'cause it may not last

Did I hear you say that there must be a catch?
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?
Sonny!

If you want it, here it is, come and get it
But you'd better hurry 'cause it's goin' fast
You'd better hurry 'cause it's goin' fast

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Fool and his money
Sonny!

If you want it, here it is, come and get it
But you'd better hurry 'cause it's goin' fast
You'd better hurry 'cause it's goin' fast
You'd better hurry 'cause it's goin' fast.

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Badfinger

Badfinger were a British rock band consisting originally of Pete Ham, Ron Griffiths, Mike Gibbins and Tom Evans; active from 1968 to 1983, and evolving from The Iveys; formed by Ham, Griffiths and David "Dai" Jenkins in Swansea, Wales, in the early 1960s. Joey Molland joined the group in 1969, following the departure of Griffiths. Signed by The Beatles' Apple label in 1968 as The Iveys, they adopted the name Badfinger in 1969. Badfinger had four consecutive worldwide hits in 1970 and 1971: "Come and Get It" (written and produced by Paul McCartney), "No Matter What", "Day After Day", and "Baby Blue". The Ham/Evans-penned Badfinger song, "Without You", became a Billboard number one hit for Harry Nilsson. more »

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Written by: Paul James Mccartney

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10 facts about this song

Background
"Come and Get It" is a song composed by Paul McCartney for the 1969 film "The Magic Christian." It was performed by the English rock band Badfinger for the film's soundtrack.
The Beatles Connection
Although it is best known as a Badfinger song, "Come and Get It" was recorded by the Beatles during the "Abbey Road" sessions. An unfinished, demo version of the song sung by Paul McCartney was included in the Beatles' anthology compilation released in 1996.
Composition
Paul McCartney wrote the song in less than an hour while staying in bed at his London home.
Direction
McCartney provided specific production guidance to Badfinger, instructing them how to perform the song. He wanted the band to reproduce the demo as closely as possible, asking them to duplicate his vocal and piano parts precisely.
Chart Performance
Badfinger's recording of "Come and Get It" was a significant hit. It reached the top 10 in both the U.K. and the U.S., peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970.
Impact on Badfinger
The success of "Come and Get It" helped establish Badfinger as one of the leading pop-rock acts of the early 1970s. The song remains one of their most recognizable and enduring hits.
Film Connection
The song plays a prominent role in "The Magic Christian," where the refrain "Come and Get It" is used to represent the lure of free money. The film stars Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr, another member of The Beatles.
Reworked Version
A new mix of the song was released on the 1996 compilation album "The Best of Badfinger."
Cover Versions
"Come and Get It" has been covered by many artists over the years, including Elton John in his 1970 album "Elton John," and Welsh singer Tom Jones.
Legacy
In 2010, the song was covered by the glam rock band Cheap Trick for the soundtrack of the film "Hot Tub Time Machine." This reflects the enduring popularity of "Come and Get It," over 40 years after its original release.

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