Would you walk away from a fool and his money

December 5, 1969
Apple Records released the single Come and Get It” by the band Badfinger, in the UK, on this date. The track was written and produced by Paul McCartney for the dark comedy film The Magic Christian starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr

Paul McCartney recorded the demo of this song prior to a Beatles recording session at Abbey Road studios. He played all the instruments on the demo and had a clear vision for how it should sound. In The Beatles Anthology book, he explained that Badfinger wanted to do the song more in their own style, but he insisted they do it the same as on his demo, because he knew it would be a hit if done his way. He was right: the song was the breakout single for Badfinger.

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