CARL PERKINS
Carl Perkins by Paul Natkin
Carl Perkins’
Letter to
the Beatles
It’s every composer’s dream to get their tunes
to an artist with hopes their idol might record
one of their songs. It’s not just a wish for
aspiring songwriters. It also applies to one of
the founding fathers of rock ‘n’ roll, as well.
Here is Carl Perkins writing to the Beatles
asking if they might like to use any of his songs.
The band went on to record “Matchbox,” “Honey
Don’t” and “Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby.”
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