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http://www.4shared.com/dir/3790753/dcd1d1ad/sharing.html

Place Version # 1 4 2 3* 3 2* 4 1

I wish I could do it as neatly as Sheena - but anyway, in order
1
3 this was the hit, I think, but I have a blank on who it is
4 a bit strange, and I can't actually decide if I like it or hate it!
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Nick

My votes are in Roy via email. For the record
3, 1, 2, 4.

I've just noticed that I'm in with Peter on this one:
1. 3
2. 1
3. 2
4. 4
A close race for 1-2-3. Some irritating
repetitions put 2 behind the two others, quite
even, sweet singing performances.
4 The newer version, I guess. Could be Smokie or
something. I somehow liked the jinglejangle
speed and arrangement, but the weakest singing in this field. Lacks the authentity and charm of the other versions.

Einar

I sincerely hope #4 isn't Smokie...

Well, this one was really hard, they are all so very different and there wasn't a bad one in the bunch, for me anyway, on a different day I may have rated them differently. I know who two of them are and will go with this:
4.
3.
2.
1.
My last place is actually just as good as my first place to me so I this is what I came up with as I listened. I picked my #1 because the voice, performance and production were all excellent although I will of course always love the original.

I'll go along with both Sheena and Bob. My vote is 4, 3, 2, 1. #1 is just too slow, IMO, and the organ notes in #2 are just annoying. #3 and #4 are both great, but I love that twelve string in #4.

My votes for this one Roy, interesting selection. Would of liked to see The Beatles Decca audition version - curious as to how it would of fared.
1. 3
2. 2
3. 1
4. 4

thanks for enthusiasm shown so far appreciated.

1/2 State problem with site, I have not experienced any,best way so as to avoid downloads though I know some like to download plus enables those who can't download for whatever reason to take part.

Any comments.

Love that telegraphic style but didn't quite understand what's the problem with site. Works fine for me either way.

Sheena

Some say they can't get tracks to play/stream and one person said it crashed his pc. I believe it to be exception.

I'm looking forward to Michael Jackson and Britney Spears teaming up to cover this tune.

It took me a while to realize that you had to wait for it to download in the little square. I was used to downloading them myself. I think this way is easier once you get used to it though.

I've noticed too that this was on The Beatles' playlist for the infamous Decca audition session.
-Sung by George! I didn't listen back on Roy's selections, but it would be embarassing if this version is in there without being recogniced! I wonder why they let George handle so much lead singing on these sessions. In my opinion, his voice at this stage was much weaker than John's and Paul's. But boy, he was just 17 or 18!