Come and Get It

[HarmonizeTheWind]

Badfinger had some terrific songs. Joe Tansin of Badfinger (Airwaves, more) is still writing songs, he has some wonderful songs out. He is keeping the music coming!

[MadflowsA]

Why didn't Paul just use this for himself? 

[79goldmaster1]

Such talent! Such a sad story, but were blessed with their great music.

[EyeDreamMellowDees]

No, a morbid story. About a quitter with talent.

Instead of bouncing back to bigger & better, checking out.

[1988WHISKY]

Great!

[mravantgarde123]

what a raw version! anybody notice molland lookin like mccartney

[jamcofec]

loved pete on the ivories and tom's voice a cracker - great melody - sad story - one of the very saddest.

[johnny10301968]

Badfinger in happier times.

[hellosuzie123]

Joey does look very similar to Paul McCartney

[mariano474]

joey is verry similar to paul maccartney

[mattleemattlee123]

I always liked this tune, thought it was great...until I heard the McCartney "demo". Man, even as sparse as it is (very few overdubs), the sound...THAT sound...is there. When his voice comes in, to this day, I get chills. Sorry Badfinger...but Paul's version is the one. Sure wish the Beatles had done this tune!

[DAVWAVE]

@mattleemattlee123 I agree, but consider this IS live! But, Yes topping Paul on his own song is not usually possible.

[mtc1982mtc]

From Brazil...

Badfinger - one of the best groups ever,

but they had a sad and tragic story. I'm so sorry for this.

[AndreaFW1]

Come and Get It is the song that McCartney gave to BADFINGER to jump start their career on apple records. Joey Molland's Badfinger with The Cryers is coming to Kowloon Restaurant Saugus MA on May 21st. Joey is the only surviving member left of the four. Don't miss out reserve TODAY $20 per person call 781-233-0077! MC- Cha-Chi Loprete, host of Breakfast With The Beatles on WZLX Reserve today!

[johnny10301968]

Badfinger during happier times.

[Steven197981]

This is a true rock classic by Paul McCartney, not Badfinger. Paul was the brainchild of "Come and get it". Still, Badfinger did a superb cover on this song. I will admit that.

[theo9952]

used as main theme for the movie MAGIC

CHRISTIAN with Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr. anyone remember that?

[Yakovlievich]

@theo9952

Yes, I remember.  I've seen the Magic Christian at least twice - but it's been over 20 years since I saw it last.

[theo9952]

@Yakovlievich

i loved that movie. another great song from this film, played and written by badfinger was CARRY ON. really beautiful

rock ballad.

[mrsclaudy]

nice they're all so young...*sigh* awesome band left some awesome memories for those of us who were really paying attention

[ediann]

always loved badfinger. so very sorry for the tragic demise of this wonderful band! they deserved a much better fate!

[7vitaman]

@ediann What happened? I don't remember whatever it was

[ediann]

@7vitaman

Unfortunately the band had a manager who stole from them. The band was very popular and was groomed by the Beatles and signed with Apple. Their business agent controlled their finances and he was corrupt. Sadly 2 of the band members struggled as a result financially and wound up committing suicide about 8 years apart. The 2 were Pete Ham in 1975 and Tom Evans in 1983 and they were the creative force of the band. The drummer Mike Gibbins died in 2005. Joey Molland survives.

[7vitaman]

@ediann Thank you. I did look it up and your account is correct. The recording companies call the shots, even to the extent of the shit music we hear today. I do believe musicians are ripped off on a regualr basis, by these parasites. This includes their managers. Read Kathy Young's bio sometime. She had to sue to get just a bite of what was rightfully hers. Sweet singer from the 60's

[091053JG]

Joey Molland looks a bit like Paul McCartney.

[th3b3atl3s43va]

your so right he does look a bit like paul :-O never noticed that

[emmtampa]

Why is it going so fast??????

[091053JG]

Talking about money.

[thesmokingpope]

awesome song, awesome vid.

[IMTheMagicRat]

Great vid. ****!