Talking Guitar Blues

Written by Lonnie Donegan • Unreleased song

Last updated on January 5, 2025

Related session

This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

Get Back sessions • Day 9
Jan 14, 1969

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“Talking Guitar Blues” is a track written by Lonnie Donegan, the British skiffle singer, songwriter and musician.

On January 14, 1969, during the Beatles’ “Get Back” sessions, Paul McCartney played a brief rendition of “Talking Guitar Blues,” improvising a few lyrics to accompany it.

Bootlegs

A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 14th, 1969 - 1 & 2
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
0:31 • Rehearsal • Jan.14 - D1-13 - Talking Blues 14.12
Paul McCartney : Piano, Vocals
Session Recording: Jan 14, 1969 • Studio Twickenham Film Studios, London, UK

Live performances

Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.

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