Come and Get It
The Beatles
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If you want it Here it is, Come and get it. Make your mind up fast. If you want it Anytime I can give it But you 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 better hurry Cause it's going fast. If you want it Here it is, Come and get it, Make your mind up fast. If you want it Anytime 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 going fast. You'd better hurry Cause it's going fast. Fool and his money. Sonny, if you want it, Here it is, Come and get it, But you'd better hurry Cause it's going fast, You'd better hurry Cause it's going fast, You'd better hurry Cause it's going fast.
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Written by: Paul James Mccartney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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The Beatles ConnectionAlthough 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.
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CompositionPaul McCartney wrote the song in less than an hour while staying in bed at his London home.
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DirectionMcCartney 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.
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Chart PerformanceBadfinger'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.
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Impact on BadfingerThe 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.
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Film ConnectionThe 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.
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Reworked VersionA new mix of the song was released on the 1996 compilation album "The Best of Badfinger."
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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.
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LegacyIn 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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