Let's Dance

From Wikipedia:

“Let’s Dance” is a 1962 hit single by Chris Montez, written and produced by Jim Lee.

Original version

The song was written by Jim Lee, who produced and released the song on his own Monogram Records. The personnel on the original 1962 recording included Joel Hill on guitar, Ray Johnson on Philicorda organ, Ray Pohlman on bass guitar and Jesse Sailes on drums. When initially released, the song shot to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., and to No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart. […]

During the “Get Back” sessions, on January 6, 1969, John Lennon led The Beatles through a cover of “Let’s Dance.” Later, on January 21, he and Paul McCartney played another version, with Paul adding some improvised lyrics.

Bootlegs

Cover versions played during the "Get Back" sessions

"Let's Dance" was covered during The Beatles' "Get Back" sessions in January 1969. Here is the complete list of covers recorded by Paul McCartney, either alone or with other Beatles, during these sessions:

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