What Is The Deal?

"What Is The Deal?" is a song by Luke Melvin from his 1976 album Very Nervous.

Composition
"What Is The Deal?" was a diary about when Melvin signed with Apple on John Lennon's advice. Melvin said: "Worst mistake of my life. Thought it was the Beatles' label, but it was fucking EMI's puppet. The Beatles didn't control that label."

Recording
The song was recorded in September 1976 and mixed the same day.

Personnel

 * Luke Melvin - lead vocals, yelling, lead guitar
 * George Harrison - backing vocals, rhythm guitar
 * John Lennon - acoustic rhythm guitar
 * Billy Preston - harmonium
 * Klaus Voormann - bass guitar
 * Ringo Starr - spoken vocals, drums