Come and Get It

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About Come and Get It

"Come and Get It" is a song composed by Paul McCartney for the 1969 film The Magic Christian. The song was performed by Badfinger, produced by McCartney and issued as a single 5 December 1969 in the UK, and 12 January 1970 in the US, on the Beatles' Apple label. It was the band's first release under the Badfinger name (having previously recorded as The Iveys) and was their international breakthrough, hitting the top 10 in both the UK and US singles charts.


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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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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: Paul James Mccartney

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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.
The Beatles Connection
Although 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.
Composition
Paul McCartney wrote the song in less than an hour while staying in bed at his London home.
Direction
McCartney 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.
Chart Performance
Badfinger'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.
Impact on Badfinger
The 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.
Film Connection
The 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.
Reworked Version
A new mix of the song was released on the 1996 compilation album "The Best of Badfinger."
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.
Legacy
In 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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