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- Album This song officially appears on the Help! (Mono) LP.
Related sessions
This song has been recorded during the following studio sessions
May 10, 1965
Get Back sessions - January 6, 1969 - Day 3
Jan 06, 1969
Other Larry Williams songs interpreted by McCartney
Officially appears on Run Devil Run
Officially appears on Long Tall Sally
Officially appears on Beatles VI (Mono)
Unreleased song
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Song facts
From Wikipedia:
“Dizzy, Miss Lizzy” is a song composed and recorded by Larry Williams in 1958. It shares many similarities with the Little Richard song “Good Golly Miss Molly“.
Williams’ version
Williams recorded the song at Radio Recorders studio in Hollywood, California on February 19, 1958. […]
Cover versions
The song has been covered many times, including, most famously, by the Beatles on the 1965 Help! album (released as “Dizzy Miss Lizzy“). The recording was initially intended for the 1965 American album Beatles VI, along with the Larry Williams cover, “Bad Boy“, recorded by the group on the same day. Paul McCartney has stated that he believes this song to be one of the Beatles’ best recordings. It features loud, rhythmic instrumentation, along with John Lennon’s rousing vocals.
Ian MacDonald criticised the song as “an unprepossessing shambles of ersatz hysteria and jumbled double-tracking“, saying it was “little better” than Williams’ “drab twelve-bar boogie” original. […]
Paul McCartney, in Anthology:
In an out-take I heard recently – recording Dizzy Miss Lizzy – John is saying, ‘What’s wrong with that?’ and George Martin says, ‘Erm… it wasn’t exciting enough, John,’ and John mumbles, ‘Bloody hell,’ – that kind of thing was creeping in a bit – ‘It wasn’t exciting enough, eh? Well, you come here and sing it, then!’ I think that’s just the pressure of work. When you’ve been working hard for a long time, you really start to need a break.
From The Usenet Guide to Beatles Recording Variations:
- [a] mono 10 May 1965.
UK: Parlophone PMC 1255 Help! 1965.
US: Capitol T 2358 Beatles VI 1965.- [b] stereo 10 May 1965.
UK: Parlophone PCS 3071 Help! 1965.
US: Capitol ST 2358 Beatles VI 1965.- [c] stereo 1987.
CD: EMI CDP 7 46439 2 Help! 1987.[a] fades a little earlier. [c] has a lot of reverb added to the vocal, making it the most variant of the CD remixes for this album.
Last updated on March 15, 2016
Lyrics
You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
The way you rock and roll
You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
When you do the stroll
Come on, come on, come on, come on Miss Lizzie
Love me 'fore I grow too old
Come on, give me fever
Put your little hand in mine
You make me dizzy dizzy Lizzy
Oh, girl you look so fine
Just a rocking and a rolling
Girl I said I wish you were mine
You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy
When you call my name
Ooo, baby
Say you're driving me insane
Come on, come on, come on Lizzy
I want to be your loving man
Come on, give me fever
Put your little hand in mine
You make me dizzy dizzy Lizzy
Girl you look so fine
You're just a rocking and a rolling
Girl I said I wish you were mine
Officially appears on
Official album • Released in 1965
2:51 • Studio version • A • Mono
- Paul McCartney :
- Bass, Hohner pianet electric piano
- Ringo Starr :
- Cowbell, Drums
- John Lennon :
- Hammond organ, Rhythm guitar, Vocals
- George Harrison :
- Double-tracked lead guitar
- George Martin :
- Producer
- Norman Smith :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
- Session Mixing:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Official album • Released in 1965
2:51 • Studio version • B • Stereo
- Paul McCartney :
- Bass, Hohner pianet electric piano
- Ringo Starr :
- Cowbell, Drums
- John Lennon :
- Hammond organ, Rhythm guitar, Vocals
- George Harrison :
- Double-tracked lead guitar
- George Martin :
- Producer
- Norman Smith :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
- Session Mixing:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
LP • Released in 1965
2:57 • Studio version • A • Mono
- Paul McCartney :
- Bass, Hohner pianet electric piano
- Ringo Starr :
- Cowbell, Drums
- John Lennon :
- Hammond organ, Rhythm guitar, Vocals
- George Harrison :
- Double-tracked lead guitar
- George Martin :
- Producer
- Norman Smith :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
- Session Mixing:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
LP • Released in 1965
2:57 • Studio version • B • Stereo
- Paul McCartney :
- Bass, Hohner pianet electric piano
- Ringo Starr :
- Cowbell, Drums
- John Lennon :
- Hammond organ, Rhythm guitar, Vocals
- George Harrison :
- Double-tracked lead guitar
- George Martin :
- Producer
- Norman Smith :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
- Session Mixing:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl
Official live • Released in 1977
3:37 • Live • L1 • Composite using parts from August 29th and August 30th
- George Martin :
- Producer
- Geoff Emerick :
- Mastering, Remix engineer
- Voyle Gilmore :
- Producer
- Wally Traugott :
- Mastering
Concert From the concert in Los Angeles, USA on Aug 29, 1965
- Session Mixing:
- January 1977
- Studio :
- AIR Studios, London, UK
Official album • Released in 1987
2:57 • Studio version • C • Stereo • 1987 mix
- Paul McCartney :
- Bass, Hohner pianet electric piano
- Ringo Starr :
- Cowbell, Drums
- John Lennon :
- Hammond organ, Rhythm guitar, Vocals
- George Harrison :
- Double-tracked lead guitar
- George Martin :
- 1987 mix, Producer
- Norman Smith :
- Recording engineer
- Session Recording:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
- Session Mixing:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Official live • Released in 1994
2:42 • Radio show • L2 • ‘Dizzy Miss Lizzy’ was one of three Larry Williams songs the Beatles covered on record. Their last BBC performance was produced by Keith Bateson, who had balanced the sound on many of their Pop Go The Beatles and From Us To You sessions.
Concert From "The Beatles (Invite You To Take A Ticket To Ride)" in London, United Kingdom on Jun 07, 1965
Official album • Released in 2006
2:51 • Studio version • B2006 • Stereo • 2006 remaster
- Paul McCartney :
- Bass, Hohner pianet electric piano
- Ringo Starr :
- Cowbell, Drums
- John Lennon :
- Hammond organ, Rhythm guitar, Vocals
- George Harrison :
- Double-tracked lead guitar
- George Martin :
- Producer
- Norman Smith :
- Recording engineer
- Ted Jensen :
- Remastering
- Session Recording:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
- Session Mixing:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Official album • Released in 2006
2:51 • Studio version • A2006 • Mono • 2006 remaster
- Paul McCartney :
- Bass, Hohner pianet electric piano
- Ringo Starr :
- Cowbell, Drums
- John Lennon :
- Hammond organ, Rhythm guitar, Vocals
- George Harrison :
- Double-tracked lead guitar
- George Martin :
- Producer
- Norman Smith :
- Recording engineer
- Ted Jensen :
- Remastering
- Session Recording:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
- Session Mixing:
- May 10, 1965
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Bootlegs
The Beatles At The Beeb - Volume 12
Unofficial live • Released in 2003
3:12 • Live
Concert From "The Beatles (Invite You To Take A Ticket To Ride)" in London, United Kingdom on Jun 07, 1965
A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 6th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
3:01 • Rehearsal • Jan.06 - D3-09 - Dizzy Miss Lizzie 6.57
- Session Recording:
- Jan 06, 1969
- Studio :
- Twickenham Film Studios, London, UK
Help! - Studio Sessions - Back To Basics
Unofficial album • Released in 2011
2:56 • Alternate take • Rs From Take 7 Rock N Roll Music Stereo
Live performances
“Dizzy Miss Lizzy” has been played in 18 concerts.
Latest concerts where Dizzy Miss Lizzy has been played
San Francisco • Cow Palace • USA
Aug 31, 1965 • 2pm show • Part of 1965 US tour
San Francisco • Cow Palace • USA
Aug 31, 1965 • Evening show • Part of 1965 US tour
Los Angeles • Hollywood Bowl • USA
Aug 30, 1965 • Part of 1965 US tour
Los Angeles • Hollywood Bowl • USA
Aug 29, 1965 • Part of 1965 US tour
San Diego • Balboa Stadium • USA
Aug 28, 1965 • Part of 1965 US tour
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