Liverpool

"Liverpool" is a non-album single that was released along with The Concert for Liverpool on 11 February 1971. It reached number one on charts around the world. It was No. 1 in the US for 20 weeks and the UK for 19.

Composition
Melvin said: "I wanted to write a song about my childhood in Liverpool. That's where that song came from. It might be one of my favourite songs that I've written."

Recording
The song was recorded in January 1971. The live version that appeared on The Concert for Liverpool album was released as the B-side to the song.

Personnel

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