Clarabella

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About Clarabella

"Clarabella" is a pop song composed by Frank Pingatore and recorded by the Jodimars (a group made of former members of Bill Haley & His Comets) in 1956. Today, it is best known for being recorded by the Beatles for the radio programme "Pop Go the Beatles" on 2 July 1963, which was broadcast on the 16th of that month. It was released commercially on compact disc much later, on the 1994 compilation album Live at the BBC, although years earlier a similar rendition by Billy Preston (who would later work with the Beatles on their later recordings) was performed on a 1965 episode of Shindig!. In 2003 the White Stripes recorded a performance of the song live in concert. 


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Well, I got a baby crazy for me
Yeah, I got a baby won't let me be
Who, baby baby, Clarabella
Baby baby, Clarabella
Baby baby, wo wo, yeah uh

Well, she needs no coaching on making love
All she needs is the stars up above
Who, baby baby, Clarabella
Baby baby, Clarabella
Baby baby, wo wo, yeah uh
Ahh! Woo hoo

Well now, Clarabella
You're my honey, Clarabella
Ooh yeah now, Clarabella
I said you're my baby
Clarabella
Yeah, Clarabella, baby
Wo wo, yeah yeh

Well, she's got no time for a dungeries
Already knows her ABC's
Who, baby baby, Clarabella
Baby baby, Clarabella
Baby baby, wo wo, yeah yeh
Ahh ow! Woo

Well now, Clarabella
Yeah, you're my honey, Clarabella
Woo ooh, you're my baby, Clarabella
You're my honey, Clarabella
Yeah, Clarabella, baby
Wo wo, yeah heh yeah, oh yeah

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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11 facts about this song

Recording History
The Beatles recorded "Clarabella" during an appearance on the BBC radio show "Pop Go The Beatles" on June 1, 1963.
Title Inspiration
The song "Clarabella" was written by Frank Pingatore. The origin of the song's name or its meaning is not well-documented.
Cover Song
The Beatles' version of "Clarabella" is actually a cover of the original song first recorded by The Jodimars in 1956.
Lost Found
For many years, the Beatles' version of "Clarabella" was considered lost, as the BBC had not retained the master tapes. It was later discovered in the collection of a fan who had recorded the broadcast.
First Release
The song was first released on the Beatles compilation album "Live at the BBC" in 1993, some 30 years after it was originally recorded.
Duration
The Beatles’ version of “Clarabella” runs 2 minutes and 39 seconds long.
Style
The song has a rock and roll rhythm and was one of the faster, more driving songs performed by the Beatles in their early years.
Lead Singer
The song was sung by Paul McCartney, demonstrating his early affection for rock ’n’ roll.
Band's Favorite
According to some reports, "Clarabella" was a favorite number of the Beatles to perform at their early Cavern Club gigs in Liverpool.
Rare Bootleg
Before its official release on "Live at the BBC" in 1993, a bootleg recording of "Clarabella" was a rare and highly sought-after item among Beatles collectors.
Featuring Harmonica
Unique to many Beatles tracks, "Clarabella" features a harmonica played by John Lennon, providing a distinctive sound.

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