Popular Beatles track was recorded in 'just two takes' but fans prefer different version
A song by The Beatles was recorded in 'two takes', and fans say they prefer the first version.
A classic tune from the iconic band The Beatles was reportedly nailed in "just two takes". The original rendition, featured on their film's soundtrack, Help!, quickly became a fan favourite, with enthusiasts thrilled to discover an alternate version of the track exists.
Some fans argue that this earlier take on the song outshines the one released in 1965. An early recording of the Help! number was unearthed and subsequently issued as part of the Anthology series, which compiles early recordings and outtakes from The Beatles' studio sessions. This version, sung by Paul McCartney, continues to thrill fans and is a regular highlight of his live performances.
A social media post commemorates the occasion. They wrote: "60 years ago today Paul McCartney recorded Yesterday in two takes after the other Beatles had decided he should do it solo. "The first take can be heard on Anthology 2. This is the second take, the one we all know, without the string overdubs George Martin would add three days later."
The stripped-down rendition of Yesterday left fans in awe, with some expressing a preference for the string-less version. One enthusiast commented: "I'd never heard it without the strings; wish they'd left it like that." Another admirer was amazed at how swiftly such a remarkable song could be conceived, performed, and finalised. They wrote: "Two takes and that's it! It seems easy, but it's not!".
A third shared: "Thanks for sharing, first time I hear it without the strings. Music composition in the 20th century doesn't get better than this. Beatles forever." Other fans were astonished at how young McCartney was when 'Yesterday' was penned and recorded, with one fan expressing it as "unbelievable".
Source: liverpoolecho.co.uk/Ewan Gleadow
