Bad Boy

"Bad Boy" was originally written and recorded by Larry Williams in 1959. - Larry Williams is not only a rock 'n' roll singer but also a pianist and songwriter from New Orleans. He is known for hits such as "Bony Moronie," "Dizzy Miss Lizzy," and "Slow Down." - Despite being less well known than artists like Little Richard and Chuck Berry, Williams highly influenced the genre of rock and roll and possessed an unmistakable swagger in his music. - "Bad Boy" is classified under rock and roll and R&B genre.

The Beatles recorded their own version of "Bad Boy" in 1965, about six years after Larry Williams' original recording. - The Beatles were big fans of Larry Williams and also covered other songs by him such as "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" and "Slow Down." - The song was recorded when they were working on the album "Help!" However, "Bad Boy" did not make it to the album. - Interestingly, "Bad Boy" was one of the last covers The Beatles recorded in their career. - In the UK, it wasn’t released until the compilation album "A Collection of Beatles Oldies" came out in December 1966. - The Beatles' version of "Bad Boy" showcased John Lennon's distinctive rock 'n' roll voice accompanied by Paul McCartney's harmonies. - This cover by The Beatles further propelled the influence and acknowledgment of Larry Williams in the rock ‘n’ roll music industry.