Act Naturally
The Beatles
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They're gonna put me in the movies They're gonna make a big star out of me We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely And all I gotta do is act naturally Well, I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star Might win an Oscar you can never tell The movies gonna make me a big star 'Cause I can play the part so well Well I hope you come and see me in the movies Then I know that you will plainly see The biggest fool that ever hit the big time And all I gotta do is act naturally We'll make the scene about a man that's sad and lonely And beggin' down upon his bended knee I'll play the part but I won't need rehearsal All I gotta do is act naturally Well, I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star Might win an Oscar you can never tell The movies gonna make me a big star 'Cause I can play the part so well Well I hope you come and see me in the movies Then I know that you will plainly see The biggest fool that ever hit the big time And all I gotta do is act naturally
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Written by: Vonie Morrison, Johnny Russell
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Act Naturally" is a song originally recorded by Buck Owens and the Buckaroos. They released it as a single in 1963.
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Songwriter detailsThe song was written by Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison. Morrison was a member of The Buckaroos.
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Top charts"Act Naturally" was a significant hit for Buck Owens. The song reached number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart in 1963, where it stayed for 28 weeks.
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Cover by The BeatlesIn 1965, "Act Naturally" was covered by The Beatles and featured as a B-side to their single "Yesterday". This version of the song had the band's drummer, Ringo Starr, on lead vocals.
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Ringo Starr Solo VersionRingo Starr also recorded a solo version of the song for his 1978 album "Bad Boy". Years later, in 1989, Starr re-recorded the song as a duet with Buck Owens. The video for this duet version included a cameo by actor and director Fred Savage.
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Dwight Yoakam VersionCountry singer Dwight Yoakam released a cover of "Act Naturally" on his 1988 album "Buenas Noches from a Lonely Room". It peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Mrs. Miller's CoverSinger Mrs. Miller notably included a cover of "Act Naturally" on her 1966 debut album "Mrs. Miller's Greatest Hits". Her unique singing style made it a standout version.
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Loretta Lynn's VersionCountry music legend, Loretta Lynn, also covered the song in 1972 for her album "Here I Am Again." However, it was not released as a single.
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Grammy Hall of FameBuck Owens' original recording of "Act Naturally" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017, demonstrating its enduring impact on the music industry.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song has permeated pop culture and has been included in various films and TV series, such as the 1978 film The End and the television series The Beverly Hillbillies and Hee Haw.
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PopularityDespite its country roots, the song's catchy chorus and relatable theme of daydreaming about fame and success helped it reach a wider audience, allowing it to cross over to pop charts.
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