Released in 2021
I'm Ready (aka Rocker)
Written by Paul McCartney • John Lennon • Fats Domino • Al Lewis • Sylvester Bradford
Last updated on January 12, 2025
Released in 2021
Written by Paul McCartney • John Lennon • Fats Domino • Al Lewis • Sylvester Bradford
Last updated on January 12, 2025
Album This song officially appears on the Let It Be (50th anniversary boxset) Official album.
Timeline This song was officially released in 2021
Timeline This song was recorded in 1969
This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:
The "Get Back / Let It Be" sessions • Day 12
Jan 21, 1969
The "Get Back / Let It Be" sessions • Day 13
Jan 22, 1969
Mixing the Get Back album (2nd & 3rd compilations)
March - May 1969
Officially appears on Let It Be (50th anniversary boxset)
“I’m Ready” is track co-written and recorded by Fats Domino in 1959.
On January 21, 1969, during the Beatles’ “Get Back” sessions, Paul played a single line of “I’m Ready“. The Beatles returned to it the following day, playing it alongside a version of The Drifters’ “Save The Last Dance For Me.”
A medley of the two songs was selected by Glyn Johns for the second, third, and fourth iterations of the “Get Back” album, all of which were rejected by The Beatles. “I’m Ready” was mis-titled as “Rocker” on the track listing. This medley was eventually released on the 2021’s “Let It Be” 50th anniversary reissue.
Let It Be (50th anniversary boxset)
Official album • Released in 2021
DDSI.22.58 • 1:57 • Studio version • A • Glyn Johns' 1969 mix. Medley with "Save The Last Dance For Me","Don't Let Me Down"
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Electric guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Electric guitar Glyn Johns : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Billy Preston : Piano Miles Showell : Mastering engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 22, 1969 • Studio : Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
SessionMixing : March - May 1969 • Studio : Olympic Sound Studios • London • UK
Let It Be (50th anniversary boxset - SHM - Japanese edition)
Official album • Released in 2021
DDSI.22.58 • 1:57 • Studio version • A • Glyn Johns' 1969 mix. Medley with "Save The Last Dance For Me","Don't Let Me Down"
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Electric guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Electric guitar Glyn Johns : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Billy Preston : Piano Miles Showell : Mastering engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 22, 1969 • Studio : Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
SessionMixing : March - May 1969 • Studio : Olympic Sound Studios • London • UK
Bootleg • Released in 1969
DDSI.22.58 • 2:17 • Studio version • From Glyn Johns' 2nd "Get Back" compilation
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Electric guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Electric guitar Glyn Johns : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Billy Preston : Piano
SessionRecording : Jan 22, 1969 • Studio : Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
SessionMixing : March - May 1969 • Studio : Olympic Sound Studios, London
SessionMixing : May 09, 1969 • Studio : Olympic Sound Studios, London
A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 21st, 1969 - 1 & 2
Bootleg • Released in 2004
0:27 • Rehearsal • Jan.21 - D2-23 - I'm Ready 21.48
Performed by : Paul McCartney
SessionRecording : Jan 21, 1969 • Studio : Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 22nd, 1969 - 3 & 4
Bootleg • Released in 2004
0:45 • Rehearsal • Jan.22 - D3-14 - I'm Ready-improvisation 22.58
SessionRecording : Jan 22, 1969 • Studio : Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London
"I'm Ready (aka Rocker)" was covered during The Beatles' "Get Back" sessions in January 1969. Here is the complete list of covers recorded by Paul McCartney, either alone or with other Beatles, during these sessions:
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