Who played lead guitar ?

[Hombre_de_ningun_lugar]

I think that will continue to be debated, Andres.  The isolated bass track reveals a bassline a bit different from Paul's usual style and ability...


The Beatles - Drive My Car isolated bass track, bass only




Recorded a few weeks later during the Rubber Soul Sessions was I'm Looking Through You.  For a comparison, here is Paul's isolated bass...


I'm Looking Through You Isolated Bass

Yes, the style of the bassline is different than the usual Paul's playing. But remember that in "Drive My Car" the idea of playing that way came from George. According to George, he played the line with his guitar and it seems that Paul did the same with the bass. If you listen to the song, you'll see that bass and guitar play the same line through the track. I think that's the fingerprint of the song.

The Beatles -- Baby You Can Drive My Car (guitar cover)

Nevertheless, you're right, the theme will still be subject of debate.

[stevie]

While George was servicable on the bass, I think DMC is Paul. I don't think George could pull it off

[Casbah]

Don't forget John played the first lead in Long Tall Sally.



Also George handled the bass in She Said She Said when Paul stormed off. A very capable bass line, indeed!

[Dcazz]

Don't forget John played the first lead in Long Tall Sally.



Also George handled the bass in She Said She Said when Paul stormed off. A very capable bass line, indeed!

Also Birthday, Helter Skelter, She CameITTBW, Honey Pie(?) maybe a couple of others plus his 6 string bass songs.

[Moogmodule]

Also Birthday, Helter Skelter, She CameITTBW, Honey Pie(?) maybe a couple of others plus his 6 string bass songs.

He also did the very active, almost lead bass, on Two of Us.