Episode 261: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 36 -- "Act Naturally"

In this episode we trace the life of "Act Naturally": written by Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison, turned into a hit by Buck Owens, and later covered by the Beatles with Ringo Starr on vocals. First, we explore the original version, followed by discussion about why the song suited Ringo during the Help! session and what made their version stand out. We also look at notable cover versions (including a Ringo–Buck duet and a Muppet performance), and share related music news and upcoming releases mentioned in the episode. Live Beatles version Buck Owens version Buck Owens and Ringo Starr The Muppets Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.com and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Try using Vocaroo for an audio message! Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.com X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"

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Episode 261: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 36 -- "Act Naturally" is an episode from I've Got a Beatles Podcast! by I've Got A Beatles Podcast.

This episode is 33:44 long.

This episode was published on Feb 28, 2026.

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