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Interesting Andrew. That's exactly what my mate said. George never sang the blues that good in his life, or something to that effect.

The pitchiness is a great point though. Even when Lennon was tired and drunk (Star Club tapes) his pitch was rock solid....

Guess I still have to go w/George. Maybe it's Stu (LOL)...

Maybe it's Pete singin!!! Ha ha. I have a copy of it and I can hear some "George-ism's" in there. I'll lay my cards on George, as well.

I know nothing exists of Pete singing with The Beatles....does ANYTHING? Did he sing on his Decca record? Does he now? Anyone know what his voice was like?

GOOD question... I dont think there are any recordings of Pete singing with the Beatles, but....

http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/petebestinterview.html

SM: Yeah, I thought the soundtrack was really good, too. What songs did you sing with the Beatles and will you be singing them again?

PB: (Laughs) What songs did I sing with the Beatles? "Matchbox," "Peppermint Twist," "Rose Grows Wild in the Country."

The Pete Best Band: From left, Dave Deevey, Chris Cavanagh, Mark Hay, Pete Best, Roag Best and Phil Melia. (2003)

One of the rare times John and George sounded alike was on "Anna (Go to Him)and that was because John had a bad cold.

Anna, strangely enough is one of my all time favorite songs. I love the raspy, almost pleading vocal quality, as it tends to lend credence to the theme of the song.

Hi everyone, I've been lurking about on this forum on and off for awhile, but this topic finally motivated me to go ahead and join the fray.

Listening to this track, I'd have to say it's John, in my estimation. Comparing it to the other early George vocals I've heard, it just doesn't sound like him. The inflection just sounds like Lennon.

As for the guitar leads--I haven't heard enough sample of early Macca guitar work, if any even exist, to really make a good guess, but it seems more like George's style in the way the notes ring. The rhythm does sound like John's style, smacking the chords without a lot of sustain.

Welcome Joseph,

Another lurker emerges from the shadows! LOL Glad you found a subject that tempted you to speak up, although I am not sure I am swayed by your analysis at this point in time.

Overall it sounds like Harrison but there are Lennonish aspects to the delivery. In fact, that's one of the interesting things about the fabs, how different they all sounded (whereas when Manzarek sang live with the Doors or Phil Collins stepped up to sing in Genesis, they sang almost exactly the same as their bandmate, or former bandmate.) It could be at some point George was consciously imitating some of the phrasing of the others as he was constantly hearing them when he was starting to develop his own style.

I couldn't open it, am I too late? This one has me interested also.

I just checked on the link. It's still active. Here it is again. Love to get your opinion. I briefly wavered today while listening in the car. Still going to go with GH. I'm going to try and put up the version of "Hello Little Girl" from these session as well. Although he harmonizes w/Paul on the verses we know conclusively that it's Lennon singing the bridges. Than we can do a little comparison.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=4530705C38162F8E

Actually gents - here's Hello Little Girl. Change anyone's mind?

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=2C9D2FD34573955C

Anyone get a chance to have a listen?

I listened Michael but will reserve my comments lest I sway anyone's opinion on the matter.
Not that I ever have in the past.