Los Angeles, California - When Smash Mouth formed in San Jose in 1994, although nobody gave it much thought at the time, it was 32 years since the Beatles released their first British single, “Love Me Do,” in October 1962.
Now, 30 further years have elapsed, and the circle is closed as the SoCal punk party legends release their own version of that epochal Lennon-McCartney composition.
Recorded for a forthcoming punk Beatles tribute album, “Love Me Do” is the latest in a very select line of classic covers that Smash Mouth have released over the years - their version of the Monkees’ “I’m A Believer” remains a breathless delight, alongside a tremendous take on Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” and, last year, the Brady Bunch’s “Sunshine Day,” featuring none less than Greg Brady.
This is not their first go-round with the Beatles, either - back in 2005, they tackled the Fabs’ “Getting Better.”
“Love Me Do,” however, is special. Bassist and founder member Paul DeLisle says, “Of course Smash Mouth are all massive Beatles fans, and it's such a huge honor to release this single. We were all super stoked to cover “Love Me Do” because we saw an opportunity to give a very different treatment to the Beatles’ very first top 20 hit.
“I personally hope people will hear the excitement and loving care we put into this recording. I’m pretty sure they will.”
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