The opening track of the White Album was a nod to Chuck Berry’s “Back In The USA” and the Beach Boys’ harmonies, with a little Ray Charles thrown in. Mike Love was in India with the Beatles when Paul came to him with a rough version of the song. Mike subtly suggested doing it Beach Boys style, and McCartney agreed. Ringo had temporarily quit the band, so the others pieced together a drum part. Clip is from the 2018 box set.
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