Leave My Kitten Alone
The Beatles
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You better leave my kitten all alone, You better leave my kitten all alone. But I told you big fat bulldog, You better leave her alone. You better leave my kitten all alone, You better leave my kitten all alone. This dog is gonna get you If you don't leave her alone. Well Mr.Dog I'm gonna hit you On the top of your head. That child is gonna miss you, You gonna wish that you were dead. If you don't leave my kitten all alone. Well I told you big fat bulldog, You better leave her alone. Well Mr.Dog I'm gonna hit you On the top of your head. That girl is gonna miss you, You gonna wish that you were dead. If you don't leave my kitten all alone, oh yeah. Well I told you, big fat bulldog, You better leave her alone. Hey hey you better leave, you better leave, You better leave, yeah you better leave, You better leave, oh you got to leave...
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Written by: WILLIAM JOHN LITTLE, JAMES MAC DOUGAL, TITUS TURNER
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
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12 facts about this song
Early Recording"Leave My Kitten Alone" was originally recorded by The Beatles on August 14, 1964, during the sessions for their fourth album "Beatles for Sale," but was never released on it.
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Original ArtistThe song is actually a cover and was first recorded by Little Willie John in 1959.
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Long UnreleasedIt took nearly three decades for The Beatles' version of the song was officially released. It was included in their "Anthology 1" compilation in 1995.
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Solo PerformanceThe song featured John Lennon on lead vocals, thus emphasizing his admiration for American rhythm and blues.
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Unfulfilled Expectations"Leave My Kitten Alone" was expected to be featured on the EP “Beatles for Sale," but it was eventually replaced by "Eight Days A Week."
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Close to ReleaseThe Beatles' version of the song was nearly released in 1985, when a version of the song was prepared for the unreleased "Sessions" album.
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Multiple TakesIt took only five takes for The Beatles to record "Leave My Kitten Alone," showing their growing expertise in the studio by this time.
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Unusual LyricsThe song's lyrics are considered unusually risqué for The Beatles, hinting at adult themes.
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Rare Live Performance"Leave My Kitten Alone" was among the songs The Beatles practiced during their Get Back / Let It Be sessions in January 1969 but was never performed live.
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Live TributeJohn Lennon played the song during one of his last live performances at the "Elton John Live at Madison Square Garden" concert in 1974 as a tribute.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have hailed Lennon's vocal performance in the song as one of his best during The Beatles' early years.
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Limited AvailabilityEven though this track is a fan favorite, it is not available on popular music streaming platforms. The only way for fans to listen to it officially is through the Anthology 1 album.
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