Oh What A Pity (Not Really)

"Oh What A Pity (Not Really)" is a song written by Luke Melvin from his May 1970 album Nature Will Take Everything. He wrote the song in 1962. It was the first song he wrote

Composition
"Oh What A Pity (Not Really)" was the second single from the album. He wrote the song in 1962 at age 22. It was the first song he ever wrote. Luke Melvin said: "I revisited that song and I thought it was on a par with 'I Appreciate the Lord' so I made it an A-side."

Recording
The song was recorded in January 1970, with a few overdubs done in February, with it being mixed by Melvin in March. He mixed it in the same session that he recorded "Fans".

Personnel

 * 1) Luke Melvin - lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, percussion
 * 2) George Harrison - backing and harmony vocals, acoustic lead guitar
 * 3) John Lennon - acoustic rhythm guitar
 * 4) Ringo Starr - drums