"Act Naturally" is a classic. Who hasn't heard one version or another? Written by Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison, the song was originally recorded by Buck Owens and the Buckaroos. The Beatles' version is sung by Ringo--his requisite one-or-two songs per album.
The lyrics are classic country, and despite the slightly different themes I'm quite sure Shel Silverstein had "Act Naturally" in mind when he wrote "The Cover of the Rolling Stone" (performed by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show). Ringo was made to sing this song--or the song just happens to be perfect for his abilities; either way, "Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic called it 'an ideal showcase for Ringo's amiable vocals.'" Ringo's version is so famous, in fact, that it is second only to the original by Buck Owens and the Buckaroos. In 1989, Starr and Owens teamed up for a new version of the song and even recorded a music video.
Personally, I'm pretty fond of this one. It's barely recognizable as a breakup song, yet that theme is there if you listen carefully. Overall, it's a fun hillbilly tune, a song that even haters of the country genre can enjoy--after all, what gives more cred to a country song than having The Beatles do a cover of it? :P
That's all for today... See you tomorrow!
[Also, I'm adding this song to the Heard It Tally because I'm almost positive this is the version I'm familiar with, so yay!]
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Heard It Tally: 13
Songs Completed: 81
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