Album This song officially appears on the Live At The BBC Official live.
Timeline This song was officially released in 1994
Officially appears on Run Devil Run
Officially appears on Live At The BBC
Officially appears on On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2
Officially appears on Live At The BBC
From Wikipedia:
“Carol” is a song written by Chuck Berry, first released by him on Chess Records in 1958, with “Hey Pedro” on the B-side. “Carol” also appeared as the B-side to the “Johnny B. Goode” single on Epic Records. and on his first compilation album, Chuck Berry Is on Top.
From Stereogum:
“Carol” was initially overshadowed as a B-side to “Johnny B. Goode,” but it’s a hell of a song. That classic surf-leaning guitar mixed with his sultry warnings to a woman he’s trying to seduce makes for one of his racier songs, and it would drive crowds absolutely nuts. Again his songwriting may be obscured by his deft control over tempo, gliding between sections of the song both settling into the quieter breakdowns and lifting to the raucousness of the hook.
Both the Beatles and the Stones covered “Carol” in 1963 and 1964, respectively. The Beatles did so in a live performance that was later included on the 1994 album Live At The BBC. The Stones recorded a studio version that was included on their self-titled debut in 1964.
Oh Carol, don't let him
Steal your heart away
Well I've got to learn to dance
If it takes me all night and day
Well come into my machine
So we can move on out
I know a jumping little joint
Where we can jump and shout
It's not too far back on the highway
Not too long a ride
Well you take your car along
And you park it outside
A little cutie takes your hat
And you can thank her, ma'am
Well every time you're gonna drive
You find the joint is jammed
Oh Carol, don't let him
Steal your heart away
Well I've got to learn to dance
If it takes me all night and day
Auw
Auw
Well if you want to hear some music
Like the boys all play
Hold tight, tap your foot
Don't let it carry you away
Don't let the heat overcome you
Cos they play so loud
While the music will treat you
When they get a crowd
Well you can dance
I know you will, you thought
I got my eyes on you baby
Cos you dance so good
Don't let him
Steal your heart away
I've got to learn to dance
If it takes me all night and day
Well I've got to learn to dance
If it takes you all night and day
Official live • Released in 1994
2:35 • Radio show • L1 • A Chuck Berry hit from 1958, which the Rolling Stones included on their first album in June 1964.
Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Lead guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Rhythm guitar
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Jul 16, 1963
Live At The BBC (2013 remaster)
Official live • Released in 2013
2:35 • Radio show • L1.2013 • A Chuck Berry hit from 1958, which the Rolling Stones included on their first album in June 1964.
Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Lead guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Rhythm guitar Guy Massey : Remastering Alex Wharton : Remastering
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Jul 16, 1963
The Beatles At The Beeb - Volume 4
Unofficial live • Released in 2003
2:47 • Live
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Jul 16, 1963
Unofficial album • Released in 2015
2:35 • Live
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Jul 16, 1963
“Carol” has been played in 1 concerts.
Jul 16, 1963 • Part of BBC Sessions
Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 2) 1990-2012
This new book by Luca Perasi traces Paul McCartney's post-Beatles output from 1990 to 2012 in the form of 250 song entries, filled with details about the recordings, stories behind the sessions and musical analysis. His pop albums, his forays into classical and avant-garde music, his penchant for covering old standards: a complete book to discover how these languages cross-pollinate and influence each other.
The second volume in a series that has established itself as a unique guide to take the reader on a journey into the astonishing creativity of Paul McCartney.
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