Ooh! My Soul

1. "Ooh! My Soul" is originally a song by Little Richard, an American musician and pioneer of rock and roll music. It was released as a single in 1958. 2. Little Richard's version hit number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 15 on the Billboard R&B chart.

3. The song is punctuated by Little Richard's distinctive wailing vocals and his energetic piano playing. 4. The lyrics of "Ooh! My Soul" is considered as suggestive and daring for its time, which added to the controversy and fascination surrounding Little Richard. 5. "Ooh! My Soul" was one of the several Little Richard's songs that played a crucial role in shaping the sound of rock and roll.

6. The Beatles covered "Ooh! My Soul" during their BBC radio sessions in the early 1960s. 7. Their version was recorded at Aeolian Hall, London, on July 2, 1963, and broadcast later that month as a part of the "Pop Go The Beatles" program. 8. The Beatles were known to be big fans of Little Richard and often covered his songs during their early career, with "Ooh! My Soul" being one of them. 9. Their rendition was driven by Paul McCartney’s lead vocals, with John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr playing the guitar, bass, and drums respectively. 10. The Beatles' cover of "Ooh! My Soul" is notable for the band's raw, energetic performance, similar to their live concerts at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 11. Unfortunately, the original master tape of the Beatles' version of the song was wiped, but a home-taping of the radio broadcast survived and is now available on unofficial Beatles recordings.