First Recordings review - The Beatles With Tony Sheridan

Although Tony Sheridan’s name gets smaller type than the ­Beatles on the cover of First Recordings, it’s his showy, Elvis-influenced singing that dominates these recordings made in 1961-62 B.R. (Before Ringo). No Lennon-McCartney compositions here; instead, you’ll find ­mostly covers of chestnuts such as ”My Bonnie,” ”Ain’t She Sweet,” and ”Sweet Georgia Brown.” George Harrison provides some nice guitar fills throughout, but this disc only hints at the greatness to come. B

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