Episode 261: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 36 -- "Act Naturally"

About this episode

This episode explores the song 'Act Naturally', its origins, and its significance in the Beatles' discography.

In this episode we trace the life of "Act Naturally": written by Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison, turned into a hit by Buck Owens, and later covered by the Beatles with Ringo Starr on vocals. First, we explore the original version, followed by discussion about why the song suited Ringo during the Help! session and what made their version stand out. We also look at notable cover versions (including a Ringo–Buck duet and a Muppet performance), and share related music news and upcoming releases mentioned in the episode. Live Beatles version Buck Owens version Buck Owens and Ringo Starr The Muppets Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.com and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Try using Vocaroo for an audio message! Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.comX: @ivegotabeatlesFacebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"

People in this episode

Host: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast

Topics covered

• song analysis
• Beatles covers
• music history
• Ringo Starr
• Buck Owens
• notable performances

Keywords

• Act Naturally
• Ringo Starr
• Buck Owens
• Beatles covers
• music news
• song history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Buck Owens, The Muppets

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