Timeline This song was recorded in 1960
Timeline This song was written, or began to be written, in 1960, when Paul McCartney was 18 years old)
Related session
This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:
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Home recordings, aka "The Kirchherr Tape"
circa April 1960
Other songs from the Kirchherr Tape
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Officially appears on Anthology 1
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Unreleased song
From Early Beatles Songs:
For a while in early-1960, Lennon was sharing a flat on Gambier Terrace with Stu Sutcliffe. Harrison would also move in briefly, making the premises the informal HQ for the Beatles. McCartney continued living at Forthlin Road however, and at least eight new songs are preserved from this crucial period [, including “Well Darling“].
[“Well Darling” is] A fairly uninspired slow blues, in which Lennon and McCartney harmonise the title phrase several times before McCartney takes the vocal stage (thereby indicating that the song is his). A rudimentary bass is prominent, and this would presumably be Stu Sutcliffe rather than McCartney. The title, “Well, Darling”, is of course an educated guess, and is, incidentally, the opening phrase of “You’ll Be Mine”, also recorded at the time.
Lyrics
[...] Meanwhile what do you think? I think you stink like a sink, boy! [...]
Bootlegs
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Unofficial album • Released in 1996
3:21 • Demo • A
Paul McCartney : Guitar, Vocals John Lennon : Guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Guitar Stuart Sutcliffe : Bass
Session Recording: circa April 1960 • Studio Paul's House Forthlin Road Liverpool
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Complete Home Recordings 1958-62
Unofficial album • Released in 2002
3:26 • Demo • A
Paul McCartney : Guitar, Vocals John Lennon : Guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Guitar Stuart Sutcliffe : Bass
Session Recording: circa April 1960 • Studio Paul's House Forthlin Road Liverpool
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The Silver Beatles - Lapis Lazuli
Unofficial album • Released in 2010
4:49 • Outtake • A
Paul McCartney : Guitar, Vocals John Lennon : Guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Guitar Stuart Sutcliffe : Bass
Session Recording: circa April 1960 • Studio Paul's House Forthlin Road Liverpool
Live performances
Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.
