What You're Doing
The Beatles
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Look what you're doing, I'm feeling blue and lonely Would it be too much to ask you What you're doing to me? You got me running and there's no fun in it Why should it be so much to ask of you What you're doing to me? I've been waiting here for you Wond'ring what you're gonna do Should you need a love that's true It's me Please stop your lying, you've got me crying, girl Why should it be so much to ask of you What you're doing to me? I've been waiting here for you Wond'ring what you're gonna do Should you need a love that's true It's me Please stop your lying, you've got me crying, girl Why should it be so much to ask of you What you're doing to me? What you're doing to me? What you're doing to me?
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Album Information"What You're Doing" is a song by the Beatles from their 1964 album "Beatles For Sale."
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SongwritingThe song was written by Paul McCartney, though as per their established practice, it is credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting duo.
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CompositionIt is one of the fewer songs from the Beatles that features a 12-bar blues format.
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InstrumentalsThe song features George Harrison's 12-string Rickenbacker guitar, which became a prominent feature during the beat group era.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics reflect McCartney's feelings of sincere frustration, laced with reprimanding words to a love interest.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by punk-rock band, The Punkles, in their 2002 album, "Pistol."
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Personal FeelingsIn later years, McCartney was less enthusiastic about the song, and stated in one of his interviews that it was pure filler and that he would have done it differently if he had the chance again.
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North American ReleaseIn addition to the "Beatles For Sale" album, "What You're Doing" was also included on the Beatles' 1964 North American album "Beatles '65."
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RecordingThe song was recorded at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as the producer.
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Song Length"What You're Doing" is a relatively short song, with a running time of just 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Release DateThe song was released on December 4, 1964, as a part of the "Beatles For Sale" album.
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Unplanned Song"What You're Doing" was one of the songs hastily written and recorded by the Beatles when it became clear that they didn't have enough material for their album "Beatles For Sale."
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Concert PerformanceThere is no record of "What You're Doing" ever being performed live by the Beatles, reflecting its status as a lesser-known track.
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