“I’m Happy Just To Dance With You” – Episode 56 with Nancy Howie (Fathom)

George double-tracked his vocal “to perfection,” and the rest is Beatles history—maybe. In this episode of our Beatles podcast, Kenyon and Peter are joined by special guest Nancy (Fathom) from Vinyl Friday for a full-bodied takedown (and celebration) of I’m Happy Just to Dance with You. They tackle why John and Paul dismissed the song as “formula,” why it might be way deeper than anyone admits, and why George’s vocals deserve a standing ovation. Along the way, they dig into danceable rhythms, surprising chord changes, and the early signs of each Beatle’s musical maturation. Nancy drops a “Beatles First” on George’s film debut, Peter defends romantic innocence, and Kenyon unveils the tragic, boozy tale of Alf Lennon dancing with a mannequin. If you ever wrote off this song, this episode might just change your mind.

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