Miss Ann

“Miss Ann” is a song from Little Richard’s debut album, “Here’s Little Richard”, released in March 1957. Written by Little Richard, the song was inspired by Ann Johnson, a white woman from Macon, Georgia. Along with her husband Enotris Johnson, Ann took in Little Richard after he was reportedly kicked out of his home, an event Richard later claimed was due to his homosexuality. The Johnsons ran the Tick Tock Club, where Richard first performed. Enotris Johnson received a writing credit for “Miss Ann,” which was released as the B-side of the single “Jenny, Jenny.” He is also credited on that track, as well as on Richard’s iconic “Long Tall Sally.”

Paul McCartney and the Beatles were fans of Little Richard, playing and recording several of his songs. According to Mark Lewisohn in “The Complete Beatles Chronicle“, The Beatles performed “Miss Ann” regularly between 1960 and 1961, with Paul McCartney on lead vocals. However, no known recordings from that period exist.

On January 26, 1969, during the Beatles’ “Get Back” sessions, The Beatles recorded a version of “Miss Ann.“ 

Paul McCartney also sang “Miss Ann” in numerous soundchecks over the years.

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Live performances

“Miss Ann” has been played in 41 soundchecks.

Cover versions played during the "Get Back" sessions

"Miss Ann" 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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