What You’re Doing */The Beatles ’ Full Instrumental
A severely underrated Beatles tune. One of dozens of Beatle album tracks that could’ve been a hit single.
I LOVE this song. Something about it brings tremendous joy. The chiming Rickenbacker, Paul’s motown-esque melody and thundering bass chords, Ringo’s rat-a-tat drumming. Not a single song didn’t get 1500% effort in 1964.
Also, doesn’t that riff sound remarkably like The Byrds’ cover of “Mr. Tambourine Man“? When anyone tries to underemphasize the influence of The Beatles, let this be another example. They basically invented folk rock.
Instruments:
- Rhythm Guitar: Gibson J-160E Custom Shop 1962 Reissue (Pyramid .13 flats)
- Lead Guitar: 2018 Rickenbacker 360-12c63 (Pyramid .11 flats)
- Bass: 2020 Hofner Contemporary Series (Labella Beatle Bass flatwound strings)
- Drums: Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl 1969 No. 980 Super Classic 9x13 / 16x16 / 14x22
- Piano: Yamaha P-121
Recording Equipment & Miscellaneous:
- PreSonus Studio