Written by Stephen Foster(c. 1851) Recording Details Studio Rahlstedt, HamburgRecorded: 24 May 1962, 7 Jun 1962 John: backing vocal?, guitar?Paul: backing vocal?, bassGeorge: backing vocal?, guitar?Pete: drumsRoy Young: piano?Tony Sheridan: lead vocal The Beatles recorded two instrumental backing tracks in Hamburg with producer Bert Kaempfert on 24 May 1962. This is possibly the most pointless Beatles … Continue reading Swanee River