I Don't Want to Do It
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I Don't Want to Do It is a song written by Bob Dylan
and performed by George Harrison
for the Porky's Revenge! soundtrack, released in 1985.
in 1982. There were two versions of the song: the single version, distinguished by a guitar solo in the middle; and the version included in the soundtrack of the film, Porky's Revenge
, which is distinguished by its organ solo instead of guitar.
In addition, a demo version of the song recorded during the sessions for Harrison's 1970 album All Things Must Pass
can be found on bootleg recordings such as Beware of ABKCO!, but this version has not had an official release.
In 2009 the Porky's Revenge version of the song was included on the compilation album Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison
, and was remastered by Giles Martin
and Dave Edmunds.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly...
and performed by George Harrison
George Harrison
George Harrison, MBE was an English musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian mysticism, and introduced it to the other...
for the Porky's Revenge! soundtrack, released in 1985.
History
The song was written by Bob Dylan in 1970 and was little known, until George Harrison released his version. This song marked the first recorded by Harrison in over two years since his album Gone TroppoGone Troppo
Gone Troppo is an album by George Harrison recorded and released in 1982. It would prove to be Harrison's last studio album for five years, wherein he would largely take an extended leave of absence from his recording career, with only the occasional soundtrack recording surfacing.By 1980,...
in 1982. There were two versions of the song: the single version, distinguished by a guitar solo in the middle; and the version included in the soundtrack of the film, Porky's Revenge
Porky's Revenge
Porky's Revenge! is the 1985 third installment to the Porky's film trilogy. The film was directed by James Komack.-Plot:The sex-crazed teenagers of Angel Beach High School are back for the third and final time. They continue to be harassed by the gym teacher, Beulah Balbricker, who catches them...
, which is distinguished by its organ solo instead of guitar.
In addition, a demo version of the song recorded during the sessions for Harrison's 1970 album All Things Must Pass
All Things Must Pass
All Things Must Pass is a triple album by George Harrison, recorded and released in 1970. The original vinyl release featured two LPs of rock songs as well as Apple Jam, a third LP of informal jams...
can be found on bootleg recordings such as Beware of ABKCO!, but this version has not had an official release.
In 2009 the Porky's Revenge version of the song was included on the compilation album Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison
Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison
Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison is the third compilation of George Harrison's music, and the first to span his entire solo career after The Beatles era...
, and was remastered by Giles Martin
Giles Martin
Giles Martin is an English record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the son of Sir George Martin, famed producer of almost all of The Beatles' records.- Biography :...
and Dave Edmunds.