Album This song officially appears on the The Complete EP Collection Official album.
Timeline This song was officially released in 2011
This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:
The "Get Back / Let It Be" sessions • Day 2
Jan 03, 1969
Nov 30, 1980
Officially appears on Run Devil Run
Sure to Fall (In Love with You)
Officially appears on Stop and Smell the Roses
Unreleased song
Officially appears on Long Tall Sally
Officially appears on Beatles For Sale (Mono)
Officially appears on Go Cat Go!
Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby
Officially appears on Beatles For Sale (Mono)
Unreleased song
July 1990 • From Guitar Player
From Wikipedia:
“Your True Love” is a 1957 song written by Carl Perkins and released as a single on Sun Records. The single was released as a 45 and 78 backed with “Matchbox” in February, 1957. The recording, Sun 261, reached no. 13 on the Billboard country and western chart and no. 67 on the Billboard pop singles chart that year. The song was recorded on Tuesday, December 4, 1956 when Elvis Presley made a surprise visit to Sun Studios at 706 Union in Memphis, Tennessee. Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis also participated in the impromptu jam session that day known as the Million Dollar Quartet. Jerry Lee Lewis also played piano on the recording.
Notable recordings
“Your True Love” was recorded by Ricky Nelson on his first Imperial Records album Ricky in 1957. Nelson also performed the song on national television on the Ozzie and Harriet TV series on ABC in 1957 in a performance that featured Joe Maphis on guitar. Terry Wayne released the song as a single in the UK in September, 1957 on Columbia as DB 4002. Caesar and the Romans released the song as a 45 A side single in 1960 on Hi Note as 602-A. Bob & Shirley and the Valiants released “Your True Love” as a 45 single on the Band Box label as 225 in 1960. Chris Isaak recorded the song on his 2011 album Beyond the Sun as a bonus track. Jumpin’ Gene Simmons released the song as a single in 1961 on Hi Records, SP HI 45-2034. The Brian Setzer Orchestra has also recorded the song in 1994 on the album The Brian Setzer Orchestra. The Beatniks recorded the song in 1989. The Refreshments recorded the song in 2008. George Harrison has performd the song as well. The Beatles performed and recorded the song on January 3, 1969 at the Get Back/Let It Be sessions in Twickenham film studios in London with Paul McCartney on lead vocals.
Carl Perkins performed the song on the Ranch Party syndicated TV show in 1957. Perkins also performed the song on the 1985 HBO/Cinemax concert special Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session with George Harrison, Dave Edmunds, and members of the Stray Cats. The song appeared on the 1986 Rhino Records compilation Carl Perkins: Original Sun Greatest Hits.
In 1998, George Harrison paid tribute to Perkins by performing an impromptu version of the song at Perkins’ funeral.
According to Mark Lewisohn in “The Complete Beatles Chronicle“, The Beatles – first as The Quarrymen –performed “Your True Love” regularly between 1958 and 1962, with George Harrison on lead vocals.
On January 3, 1969, during the Beatles’ “Get Back” sessions, The Beatles played a version of “Your True Love“.
Official album • Released in 2011
2:37 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Producer David Kahne : Producer
A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 3rd 1969 - 1 & 2
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
1:44 • Rehearsal • Jan.03 - D1-34 - Your True Love 3.33
Performed by : Paul McCartney • Ringo Starr • John Lennon • George Harrison
Session Recording: Jan 03, 1969 • Studio Twickenham Film Studios, London, UK
Let 'Em Out Vol. 5 - Rehearsals & Outtakes
Unofficial album • Released in 2010
3:29 • Studio rehearsal • From Wings' last rehearsal, 1981 (beg.)(stereo)
Let 'Em Out Vol. 7 - Pugin's Hall Rehearsals
Unofficial live • Released in 2011
7:40 • Studio rehearsal • Medley with "Lend Me Your Comb"
Session Recording: Nov 30, 1980 • Studio Pugin Hall, Tenterden, Kent, UK
"Your True Love" 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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