YouTube sensation Emily Linge has returned with a new rendition of The Beatles’ classic “I’ll Be Back.” Known for her consistent output of high-quality covers, the 18-year-old singer-songwriter takes an acoustic approach to the track, highlighting the song’s original melody and structure.
While Emily delivers the vocal performance on camera, the track features professional instrumental support. She credited Simon Tomkins for the recorded guitar parts, while the final sound was polished by Elvis Garagic at MORE Studios in Dubai, UAE. This collaboration has become a hallmark of Emily’s production style, blending her live presence with studio-grade arrangements.
The History of “I’ll Be Back”
For fans looking for a deeper connection to the source material, “I’ll Be Back” holds a unique place in The Beatles’ history. Written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon-McCartney, the song served as the closing track for the UK version of the 1964 album A Hard Day’s Night. Recorded during the soundtrack sessions at EMI Studios, it was an “orphan” from the film project, as it never actually appeared in the movie.
Lennon reportedly reworked the chord sequence from Del Shannon’s 1961 hit “Runaway” to create the song’s unusually sophisticated harmonic pattern. During the recording process, the band experimented with different rhythmic feels. Outtakes released on Anthology 1 show the group first attempting the song in a 6/8 waltz time before moving to the familiar 4/4 arrangement. George Harrison’s acoustic guitar work is central to the track’s signature sound, likely utilizing the same type of classical guitar heard on “And I Love Her.”
About Emily Linge
Born and raised in Dubai to British and Norwegian parents, Emily Linge has built a massive global audience—currently reaching over 580,000 subscribers—by revisiting these types of sophisticated classics. Coming from a musical family, Emily has been singing since she was a young girl and has since expanded her repertoire to include a variety of piano and acoustic covers as well as her own original music.
Her dedication to her craft is evident in her extensive history of performances, including reaching the “Blind Auditions” on The Voice Kids UK in 2019. Beyond her YouTube success, Emily is also known for her original hits like “Rocky” and “A Guy Like You,” showing her versatility as both a performer and a songwriter. Her latest Beatles cover continues this trend, offering a clean and straightforward performance that focuses on the legendary songwriting of the 1960s.