Notes and Quotes: "Twist and Shout" (Beatles)
photo: T&S EP sleeve photo: Beatles Hollywood Bowl
Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, 1964
A very close copy of the Isley Brothers' original with a number of significant changes. First, the transformation of horn materials to guitar materials changes the flavor of the sound. Second, the Beatles elongate the ending, adding verse material and ending with the ninth chord. The Beatles performed this on numerous occasions as part of their act.
As the last recording of the day, Lennon's voice has a rasp and the fatigue adds a tension that might not have been obtained earlier in the day, despite the numerous cough drops he consumed that night.

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2 February, 2012