Slow Down - Dr. K - Cover Larry Williams and Beatles

Originally recorded by New Orleans R&B artist Larry Williams, who was groomed by Specialty records to replace Little Richard after he left rock and roll for religion. The Beatles covered three Williams songs on record during their career ("Slow Down," "Bad Boy," and "Dizzy Miss Lizzie"), which ties him with Carl Perkins for most-covered artist by the group. * The Beatles performed "Slow Down" often during their Hamburg and Liverpool days, again with John on vocals. It was also recorded for the BBC nearly a year before the official version. * Although this was cut at the same Carl Perkins-attended session which produced "Matchbox," the a-side of this single, a piano was overdubbed by George Martin three days later.

BBC radio versions: 1 (for the BBC radio program Pop Goes The Beatles)
Trivia: * Although he was never a superstar in America, Larry Williams was quite influential in the UK, which is why the Beatles recorded so many of his songs. Most of the Williams covers were released in the UK before they were released stateside.

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[RickDougall]

Damned fine job, Sir. Excellent vocals :-)

[Pensygirl54]

Hey Paul You took me by surprise !!! Thank you for sharing my Beatles video !!! Still smiling !!! You did Awesome !!! Thanks again !!!

[Pensygirl54]

Great Job paul ! You put a smile on me !! THANKS

[aspire62]

Great video and job paul thank you for the share. Pam.

[Myokomiso]

very good, nice *****

[hollybird11]

hi paul i loved it . happy new year to you and your family may it bring you joy and happness x holly

[ratitafea]

Great interpretation!!!, Vey nice!!!, Thanks.., Happy 2009..., Kisses!!!

[elczanka]

A good start in the New Year. U me rains and snow is 10 degrees frost. my head a little sick. UUUUUU, that is to say that good, very good New Year. Smiles, smiles for you.

Alicja

[shirls2]

A Great song and you sang it great Happy New Year love Shirlsxx

[moomay11649]

Rock out Paul! YAY!

My first video today and it is a goodie.

You look like a movie star but I can't think of who you

look like. What do you think?