Not In Me

"Not In Me" is a song written by Luke Melvin from his 1981 album Come to England.

Composition
"Not In Me" was about the rumours that Melvin killed someone in the summer of 1970. Melvin said: "It was awful. The hero turned into the murderer. How could I have that in me? That is what the song 'Not In Me' is about."

Recording
The song was recorded a few days before John Lennon's death in December 1980. It was mixed in February.

Personnel

 * Luke Melvin - lead vocals, lead guitar, bass guitar
 * Ringo Starr - drums