What You're Doing

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About What You're Doing

"What You're Doing" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their album Beatles for Sale, released in December 1964. It was written by Paul McCartney, although credited to Lennon–McCartney. The song was one of eight original compositions on Beatles for Sale. In North America, where Capitol Records typically altered the content of the band's albums, "What You're Doing" instead appeared on the 1965 US release Beatles VI.


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1965
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Look what you're doing, I'm feeling blue and lonely
Would it be too much to ask you
What you're doing to me?

You got me running and there's no fun in it
Why should it be so much to ask of you
What you're doing to me?

I've been waiting here for you
Wond'ring what you're gonna do
Should you need a love that's true
It's me

Please stop your lying, you've got me crying, girl
Why should it be so much to ask of you
What you're doing to me?

I've been waiting here for you
Wond'ring what you're gonna do
Should you need a love that's true
It's me

Please stop your lying, you've got me crying, girl
Why should it be so much to ask of you
What you're doing to me?
What you're doing to me?
What you're doing to me?

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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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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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13 facts about this song

Album Information
"What You're Doing" is a song by the Beatles from their 1964 album "Beatles For Sale."
Songwriting
The song was written by Paul McCartney, though as per their established practice, it is credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting duo.
Composition
It is one of the fewer songs from the Beatles that features a 12-bar blues format.
Instrumentals
The song features George Harrison's 12-string Rickenbacker guitar, which became a prominent feature during the beat group era.
Lyric Content
The lyrics reflect McCartney's feelings of sincere frustration, laced with reprimanding words to a love interest.
Cover Version
The song was covered by punk-rock band, The Punkles, in their 2002 album, "Pistol."
Personal Feelings
In later years, McCartney was less enthusiastic about the song, and stated in one of his interviews that it was pure filler and that he would have done it differently if he had the chance again.
North American Release
In addition to the "Beatles For Sale" album, "What You're Doing" was also included on the Beatles' 1964 North American album "Beatles '65."
Recording
The song was recorded at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as the producer.
Song Length
"What You're Doing" is a relatively short song, with a running time of just 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
Release Date
The song was released on December 4, 1964, as a part of the "Beatles For Sale" album.
Unplanned Song
"What You're Doing" was one of the songs hastily written and recorded by the Beatles when it became clear that they didn't have enough material for their album "Beatles For Sale."
Concert Performance
There is no record of "What You're Doing" ever being performed live by the Beatles, reflecting its status as a lesser-known track.

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