The Beatles Songs That Paul McCartney Played The Drums On

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The Beatles Songs That Paul McCartney Played The Drums On

John Lennon was once asked if he thought Ringo Starr was the best drummer in the world, to which he jokingly replied, “He’s not even the best drummer in The Beatles!”  On that note, these are The Beatles songs that Paul McCartney played drums on.

Back In The USSR (McCartney)

Basic track drums were played by Paul although they were later completed by John and Georgewhile Paul played other instruments.

John Lennon – Bass, Drums and Backing Vocal
Paul McCartney – Piano, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Hand clapping and Lead Vocal
George Harrison – Bass, Lead Guitar, Drums, Hand clapping and Backing Vocal

Dear Prudence (Lennon)

John Lennon – Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Tambourine and Lead Vocal
Paul McCartney – Bass Guitar, Hand clapping, Vocals and Drums
George Harrison – Lead Guitar Hand clapping, Vocals and Tambourine
Mal Evans, John (Paul’s cousin) and Jackie Lomax: Hand clapping

The Ballad of John & Yoko (Lennon)

In April 1969, The Beatles had just finished the “Get Back” sessions (later to become Let It Be) in a terrible atmosphere. However, when John decided to tell the story of his marriage to Yoko, Paulwas in studio to play drums, bass and maracas on the song.

John Lennon – Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitars, Lead Vocal
Paul McCartney – Bass, Drums, Piano, Maracas, Vocal