Back in the U.S.S.R.
The Beatles’ recording of “Back in the U.S.S.R.” came out in 1968, the earliest year on file; Ramsey Lewis’ came out the same year. John Lennon and Paul McCartney are credited as its writers. Also recorded by Paul McCartney (released 1990), Phish (released 1995) and Cliff Bennett & the Rebel Rousers (released 1986), among 259 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz. Beastie Boys’ “The Sounds of Science” (1989) samples it, per MusicBrainz.
Lennon and McCartney's names sit right there in the credits of a Beastie Boys track, cleared and on the books. Hear the 1968 cut, then follow McCartney, who went back and recorded it again himself in 1990.
Credited writers: John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Earliest release on file: this one, 1968, the same year as Ramsey Lewis.
Beastie Boys’ “The Sounds of Science” (1989) samples it, per MusicBrainz.
- Cliff Bennett & the Rebel Rousers1986
- The King’s Singers1986
- Billy Joel1987
- Paul McCartney1990
- John Fred & His Playboy Band1991
- Leningrad Cowboys1992
- Cliff Bennett & His Band1992
- John Lennon1993
- Phish1995
- F41997
- The Rabeats2002
259 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.
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