Wait by The Beatles Song Info
"Wait" is a song recorded by The Beatles, from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. The songwriting credit is Lennon/McCartney, and the song is usually said to be a joint effort between the two, although in the 1997 book Many Years From Now, McCartney recalls it as entirely his. The lyrics, describing the singer's anxieties about his relationship with his girl while he is away, are thematically similar to several other Lennon/McCartney songs, such as "When I Get Home" and "Things We Said Today," written during the period of 1964 and 1965. The vocals on the verse are shared between Lennon and McCartney, and McCartney sings the two middle eight sections. Origin: The song was originally recorded for Help! in June 1965 but did not make the final pressing. When Rubber Soul fell one song short for a Christmas release, "Wait" was brought back. The Beatles added overdubs to the initial recording so it would blend in better with the other, more recent songs on Rubber Soul. Personnel: John Lennon – vocals, rhythm guitar Paul McCartney – vocals, bass George Harrison – guitar Ringo Starr – drums, maracas, tambourine Personnel per The Beatles Bible Cover versions: A cover version was issued as a single by Frankie Vaughan but failed to chart. A cover by husband and wife duo Sam Lakeman and Cara Dillon was included on the 2006 compilation Rubber Folk. Supergroup Yellow Matter Custard also covered the song. Ben Kweller did a cover of the song.
