Searchin’ (Leiber/Stoller)
Searchin’ was performed during the Beatles’ 1962 Decca audition, a recording of which was included on Anthology 1. It was performed regularly during the Beatles’ Cavern Club performances.
Quotes
“A rumour reached town one day that there was a man over the hills who had the record ‘Searchin” by The Coasters. Colin, the drummer with John’s skiffle group, knew him and so there was a great trek to find the man, and indeed we found him. And relieved him of it. It was too big a responsibility for him to keep. We couldn’t return it. We just had to have it; it was like gold dust. ‘Searchin’ became a big number with the Beatles; we always used to do it at the Cavern.” Paul McCartney, from Anthology
Personnel
- Paul McCartney – lead vocal, bass
- John Lennon – backing vocals, rhythm guitar
- George Harrison – backing vocals, lead guitar
- Pete Best – drums
Release history
- Anthology 1 (1995)
