You're Joking

"You're Joking" is a song by Luke Melvin from his 1987 album Golden Stairs.

Composition
"You're Joking" was about his immediate thoughts following John Lennon's death. Melvin said: "When Ringo's crackling voice told me of John's death, I thought: 'you're joking, right?'. That's what that song is about. My thoughts following John's unfortunate murder."

Recording
The song was recorded in January 1986 and mixed the next month.

Personnel

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