The Best Recording of Paul McCartney's Original Höfner Beatle Bass

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In this video we look at the song which we think is the best sounding bass recording featuring Paul's original 1961 'stolen' Höfner bass and the inspiration behind its composition. We also dig deep into its elements to find out exactly why it sounds so good. Let us know what you think in the comments.

Links to the CDs & vinyl mentioned in this video on Discogs (not sponsored):
CD - The Early Years (Polydor/Spectrum): https://www.discogs.com/release/6174731
LP - The Beatles Early Years Vinyl (Contour 'street' cover): https://www.discogs.com/release/1645283
LP The Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan (Contour 'Balloon' cover): https://www.discogs.com/release/816250

YouTube links to full versions of songs featured in this video:
The Beatles - Cry For A Shadow: https://youtu.be/3axU2rOAcms?si=a4I38jz4PbesnOc4
The Shadows - Apache: https://youtu.be/0cOySHo6RZ4?si=zpsfFM1CUzoVmhS2
The Shadows - Man of Mystery: https://youtu.be/EyU4yr82-0E?si=VCjxdi-yh-zg5q7-
Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart: https://youtu.be/VkM_RD38P-U?si=VZEfoF1EivjKvRIw
Neil Sedaka - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen: https://youtu.be/NFns51rl4BU?si=8sbkSM3gXtY2RAPp
Helen Shapiro - Walkin' Back To Happiness: https://youtu.be/QCbHubvwFs0?si=k1pzUqpFcS5wIXw2

Link to other videos related to this presentation which you may enjoy:
The Truth Behind The Legendary Beatles Star Club Tapes: https://youtu.be/fuuwOu7EEYU?si=ngabdlNF-JX5shCS
10 Great British Albums of the 1960s: https://youtu.be/ZeLBW1ysv8Y?si=S2F5a_fuCBNXtKBz

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