Released in 1994
Nothin' Shakin' (But The Leaves On The Tree)
Written by Eddie Fontaine • Cirino Colacrai • Diane Lampert • John Gluck Jr.
Last updated on December 1, 2016
Released in 1994
Written by Eddie Fontaine • Cirino Colacrai • Diane Lampert • John Gluck Jr.
Last updated on December 1, 2016
Album This song officially appears on the Live At The BBC Official live.
Timeline This song was officially released in 1994
From Wikipedia:
“Nothin’ Shakin’ (But the Leaves on the Trees)” is a song written by Eddie Fontaine, Cirino Colacrai, Diane Lampert and John Gluck, Jr., and first released by Eddie Fontaine in 1958.
It has been covered by Billy “Crash” Craddock, Dr. Feelgood, Billy Fury, Linda Gail Lewis, and others.
The Beatles version
The Beatles recorded the song (as “Nothin’ Shakin’“) on 10 July 1963 for the Pop Go The Beatles radio show with George Harrison on lead vocals.
From The Beatles Bible:
A brief version of the song also appeared on the Live At The Star-Club tapes, recorded in Hamburg in December 1962. The recording was released in 1977, but was withdrawn in 1998 after The Beatles won a court case to block its reissue.
I'm finding out what love is all about
Every day at three when school lets out
I'll see my baby I get weak in the knees
There's nothin' shakin' but the leaves on the trees
Why must she be such a dog gone tease
There's nothin' shakin' but the leaves on the trees
We meet the gang and go to Rockin' Joe's
The cats are stomping on their heels and toes
I grab my baby try and give her a squeeze
There's nothin' shakin' but the leaves on the trees
My daddy told me there be times like these
There's nothin' shakin' but the leaves on the trees
She's got a way that makes me act like a fool
Spends my money then she treats me cruel
I´m beggin' for her kisses on bended knees
Give me some lovin' baby please please please
I keep trying hard to make her mine
Some day the wind will blow the sun will shine
Until the time she puts my heart at ease
There's nothin' shakin' but the leaves on the trees
She lock my heart and throw away the key
There's nothin' shakin' but the leaves on the trees
She's got a way that makes me act like a fool
Spends my money then she treats me cruel
I'm beggin' for her kisses on bended knees
Give me some lovin' please please please
Official live • Released in 1994
2:59 • Radio show • L1 • George’s affection for rockabilly led him to this number by Eddie Fontaine, whose biggest impact came with his performance in the movie ‘The Girl Can’t Help It’.
Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals Terry Henebery : Producer
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Jul 23, 1963
Live At The BBC (2013 remaster)
Official live • Released in 2013
2:59 • Radio show • L1.2013 • George’s affection for rockabilly led him to this number by Eddie Fontaine, whose biggest impact came with his performance in the movie ‘The Girl Can’t Help It’.
Paul McCartney : Bass Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Lead guitar, Vocals Terry Henebery : Producer Guy Massey : Remastering Alex Wharton : Remastering
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Jul 23, 1963
Star Club - Hamburg, Germany - December 1962
Unofficial live
2:28 • Live • The recording date is a guess - all we now for certain is that the Star-Club tapes were recorded between December 18 and 31, 1962.
The Beatles At The Beeb - Volume 4
Unofficial live • Released in 2003
3:03 • Live
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Jul 23, 1963
Unofficial album • Released in 2015
3:01 • Live
Concert From "Pop Go The Beatles" in London, United Kingdom on Jul 23, 1963
“Nothin' Shakin' (But The Leaves On The Tree)” has been played in 1 concerts.
Jul 23, 1963 • Part of BBC Sessions
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