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I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)
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Wikipedia article
"'I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)'" is a popular song written in 1953 by Joe Thomas and Howard Biggs and originally recorded by Roy Hamilton in 1954. Since then, it became something of a minor pop standard, largely due to several well-received versions of the song. It is best known for appearing on Elvis Presley's first album,[http://www.beatlesbible.com/songs/im-gonna-sit-right-down-and-cry-over-you/ I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) | The Beatles Bible] and for a performance of the song by The Beatles (which appears on their 'Live at the BBC' album). The Beatles also performed the song at the Star-Club in Hamburg on New Year's Eve, 31 December 1962, during their fifth and final Hamburg residency. This version appears on their album, 'Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962'.
The Beatles version
The Beatles recorded their version on July 16, 1963 at the BBC Paris Studio in London for the 'Pop Go The Beatles' radio show. The recording went unreleased until 1994 when it was released on 'Live at the BBC.'
The Beatles version is different than Presley's version in that is more rock 'n' roll while Presley's version is in a more rockabilly country style.
This is one of three Presley songs recorded by the Beatles for BBC radio, the others being "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" and "That's All Right".
Personnel
* John Lennon vocals, lead guitar* Paul McCartney vocals, bass
* George Harrison rhythm guitar
* Ringo Starr drums
Notes
See also
*1953 in music
Category:1953 songs
Category:Rockabilly songs
Category:Elvis Presley songs
Category:The Beatles songs
Category:Songs written by Howard Biggs
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