the Reluctant Beatle page 5 by ric gustafson
George loved listening to a 21 year old Texan and his trio. Buddy Holly played electric lead and sang in a hiccupy voice. In September 1957, Holly and his group had a hit with ' That'll Be The Day". George loved that Holly wrote original songs and used simple chords. Holly and the Crickets performed in England in March 1958. George was disappointed he could not go to it.
George suggested to John that the Quarrymen record their voices at a studio recommended by a friend. The Phillips Sound Recording Services was at 38 Kensington. On July 14 1958, the Quarrymen recorded two songs. The first was ' That'll Be The Day' with John's acid lead voice. The second was ' In Spite Of All The Danger'. It was written by Paul McCartney.
Tragedy struck only days later when John's mother Julia was killed by a speeding motorist.
The two song demo was taken home by the Quarrymen's pianist John Lowe. The recording resurfaced 23 years later.
research help: ' George Harrison the Reluctant Beatle' by Philip Norman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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