YAY, it's Saturday morning 04/09/11, and I'M one of the lucky people I envy so much who gets blessed with their first listen of a new rarity, later than most- but it just makes it all that much better, I LOVE IT!

I also love the 'giggle' overdub take, one of the highlights of Anthology, but I wanted so badly to hear what they were trying to sing along with in the first place. Thanks Nat!

OH YES! It is much like the Byrds, who would have thought? I guess the last time I listened to it this well, I was so enthralled by it (always one of my favourites)I was only thinking "Beatles". I am one of those who also loves the candid giggling in the Anthology, we know what they were doing in between takes, lol. My favourite thing is hearing stuff that was not intended for the world's ears, but just 4 boys doing their thing for hours on end, as their close relationship is revealed, even when there is some stress, like George's frustrated comment in LIB "Tell me what to do and I'll DO IT!". Recordings including things like that really let us in.

Well put, EM. And I promise much more such moments as you describe (but not any already easily accessible on any of the Anthology stuff).

Oh no. I love the giggling, like I love the Oh Darling, where John babbles something to Paul about Yoko's divorce becoming final. It's these rare elements of bonhomie that make us listen to a Toot and a Snore and want, more than anything really, for the two to have really made up before December the 8th.

In my fantasy world of 60's pop, George Harrison loved to play pool with Dave Davies, while Mick Jagger played harmonica, and Townshend had the sound down on a Manchester United game, Clapton was making popcorn and Rod Argent was melting the butter. Who among us does not want John and Paul to be best mates? It is part of the joy of the whole thing. The false starts and hi-jinks, the stoned giggling and nervous laughter breakdowns are a great addition to the catalog. If it were one or the other ( a really neat early version of Bird as presented here, or one where you gain depth into their relationship, as is heard on Anthology) I'll take Anthology. Thank goodness it is 2010 and we have BROW so we can have both.

Awesome. Why on earth was the giggling version used on Anthology instead of this one?

I thought the same thing, that it really sounded like the Byrds. In fact, I thought the jangle guitar was a little forward in this mix. I have been listening to early Simon and Garfunkel this week; they too were very influenced by the first couple Byrds albums. Actually, the Bryds don't always get their due respect. This may be because the same two songs get licensed for every single cheesy film that takes place in the '60s. I think they have damaged their own legacy.

Thanks folks! Despite the mention of "birds" in the title, don't you guys think this approach to the song (unlike the re-made finished product) sound more like a "Byrds" (ie the band..with McGuinn, Clark, Hillman and all them) song? Ugh...trying to say too much in that sentence. Again....this sounds like a Byrds song to me when done this way instead of the later way. It's jangley-er!

yesyesyes! as mentioned by the above, this has always been a big beatles favorite (BBF) Nice to hear this take.
Another fine offering, Mark!

What a great revelation. This truly is a distinct, separate version of one of the greatest Beatle power pop outings. This deserves to be properly mixed and mastered. I am waiting (patiently I may add) for Anthology 4 - 6; we all know what still needs to be released, add this version to that long list.

Paul's nascent unique bass playing is obviously in development here. John's vocals are bruised and wounded (beautiful things when describing Lennon's best vocal performances) especially during the bridges.
Of course this version wasn't hooky enough for mid 60's Beatles, so they perfected the catchy guitar line and masterfully made it the intro - I can imagine the song-craft and work that went into perfecting this tune. I never understand why this song isn't more beloved.
Thanks for sharing this with us.

Wow. This one of my absolute FAVORITE of their songs. And I have tried in vain to quickly duplicate the twin guitar parts, thinking it was all done by George in one fell swooop.

This may be the best BROW ever, from my very personal point of view!!!!!!!!