Chains

Carole King

About Chains

"Chains" is a song composed by the husband-and-wife songwriting team Gerry Goffin and Carole King and originally recorded (but not released) by the Everly Brothers. In 1962 it was a hit for Little Eva's backing singers, the Cookies (#17 U. S. Pop, #7 R&B), and later covered by English rock group the Beatles.


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Everybody's doing a brand-new dance, now
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
My little baby sister can do it with me
It's easier than learning your A-B-C
So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me
You gotta swing your hips, now

Come on, baby
Jump up
Jump back
Well, now, I think you've got the knack
Wow, wow

Now that you can do it, let's make a chain, now
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
A chug-a chug-a motion like a railroad train, now
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
Do it nice and easy, now, don't lose control
A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul

Come on, come on
Do the Loco-motion with me
Ye-ye-ye-yeah

Move around the floor in a Loco-motion
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
Do it holding hands if you get the notion
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)

There's never been a dance that's so easy to do
It even makes you happy when you're feeling blue
So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me

(Come one)
You gotta swing your hips, now
(Come one)
That's right (do the Loco-motion)
You're doing fine!
(Come one, do the Loco-motion)
Come on, babe
(Come one, do the Loco-motion)
Hm-hm-hm, jump up
(Come one)
Jump back (do the Loco-motion)
You're looking good
(Come one, do the Loco-motion)
Hm-hm-hm, jump up
(Come one)
Jump back (do the Loco-motion)

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Carole King

Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, her Tapestry album topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971, and remained on the charts for more than six years. more »

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Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin

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5 facts about this song

The Cookies - Original Composition
The song "Chains" was originally recorded by the American girl group The Cookies in 1962. - The song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, a prolific songwriting duo (married at the time) who wrote many hits for artists in the '60s. - The Cookies' version of "Chains" reached the number 17 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1963.
The Beatles - Cover Version
This song was covered by The Beatles and included in their second studio album "With The Beatles," released in 1963. - The Beatles' version of "Chains" featured George Harrison on lead vocals, marking it one of the few early Beatles songs where Harrison sang lead. - The Beatles often covered songs from American artists early in their career as parts of their live sets and radio performances.
Carole King - Background
Carole King began her career in songwriting in the '60s, primarily in partnership with her then-husband Gerry Goffin. - While King is famous for her solo career as a singer-songwriter, it was her songwriting contributions for other artists like The Cookies that first established her in the music industry. - Aside from writing "Chains," King and Goffin wrote several other songs for The Cookies, including "Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)."
Connections & Influences
The Beatles were known to be fans of the songwriting team of Carole King and Gerry Goffin. They also covered another Goffin-King composition, "Boys." - Notably, King's music had a significant influence on multiple generations of songwriters and musicians across a broad range of genres. - Despite initially being recognized mainly as a songwriter, Carole King went on to become a successful solo artist in her own right, particularly with her iconic album, "Tapestry."
Differences Between Versions
While the original by The Cookies is more in the vein of classic '60s girl group pop, The Beatles added their signature rock and roll style to the tune in their version. - The Beatles included a harmonica part played by John Lennon, added a guitar solo, and changed the key to suit Harrison's vocal range. - Throughout the years, the song has been covered by various other artists and bands, each adding their own style and influence.

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