Drop

"Drop" is a song by Luke Melvin included as the closing track on his 1973 album Sweet Smell of Success.

Composition
"Drop" is what Melvin described as "his first metal song". It eventually inspired the first death metalists. He wrote it to get heavier than the Beatles' song "Helter Skelter".

Recording
The song was done in one take, with an overdub done to add bass guitar.

Personnel

 * Luke Melvin - lead vocals, lead guitar
 * George Harrison - screaming, rhythm guitar, bass guitar
 * Ringo Starr - yelling, drums