Don't Ever Change (song)
"Don't Ever Change" is a 1961 popular song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King.[1] Intended for The Everly Brothers but rejected by their management, a version by The Crickets reached the top 5 in the United Kingdom (Jerry Naylor lead vocal) in 1962.[2]
The Beatles version
| "Don't Ever Change" | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Beatles | |
| from the album Live at the BBC | |
| Released | 30 November 1994 (UK) 5 December 1994 (US) |
| Recorded | 1 August 1963 |
| Studio | Playhouse Theatre, Manchester |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 2:03 |
| Label | Apple |
| Songwriter | Goffin-King |
| Producer | Terry Henebery |
The Beatles performed the song on their BBC radio show Pop Go the Beatles, which was later released on their 1994 compilation Live at the BBC. It was taped on 1 August 1963, had its first broadcast on 27 August 1963, was produced by Terry Henebery and was a rare harmony duet between Paul McCartney and George Harrison.[3]
The Beatles personnel
- Paul McCartney – vocals, bass
- George Harrison – vocals, lead guitar
- John Lennon – rhythm guitar
- Ringo Starr – drums
Personnel per The Beatles Bible.
Other covers
The song was also covered by Brinsley Schwarz on their Please Don't Ever Change album in 1973,[4] by Bryan Ferry on his 1973 album These Foolish Things,[5] and by Mud on their 1982 album Mud featuring Les Gray.[6]
Sources
- ↑ "Don't ever change". www.caroleking.com. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
- ↑ ""Don't ever change" by Crickets". The Official UK Charts Company. Archived from the original on 2026-04-12. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
- ↑ "Don't Ever Change". The Beatles Bible. 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2011-08-20.
- ↑ Please Don't Ever Change - Brinsley Schwarz, AllMusic, retrieved 2026-04-12
- ↑ These Foolish Things - Bryan Ferry, AllMusic, retrieved 2026-04-12
- ↑ Mud - Don't Ever Change, Hitparade.ch, retrieved 2026-04-12