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Apple of My Eye
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Another Pete Ham Badfinger song from the Album ASS not a very commercial success as I recall. Ass was last album on Apple records and this song was Pete hams musical goodbye. They then moved to Warner records. They still didnt make money.
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Song Info
Charts
Peak #14
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Pete Ham
Rights
Apple Records
Uploaded
February 22, 2025
Track Files
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MP3 6.8 MB 320 kbps 2:59
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WAV 49.2 MB
Story behind the song
Canned drum track. Martin d35 and Gibson sg used Not sure what Badfinger used for effects on that middle guitar rundown. I mixed in some chorus and delay to try and get close to what I heard. Always like this one finally got around to covering it.. And I believe Pete Ham doing his own harmonies is a first to my knowledge in the badfinger catalog without tom or Joey
Lyrics
Apple of My Eye Song by Badfinger Oh, I'm sorry, but it's time to move away Though, inside my heart, I really want to stay Believe the love we have is so sincere You know the gift you have will always be You're the apple of my eye You're the apple of my heart But now the time has come to part Oh, I'm sorry, but it's time to make a stand Though we never meant to bite the lovin' hand And now the time has come to walk alone We were the children, now we've overgrown You're the apple of my eye You're the apple of my heart But now the time has come to part Oh, I'm sorry, but it's time to move away Though inside my heart I really want to stay Believe the love we have is so sincere You know the gift you have will always be You're the apple of my eye You're the apple of my heart But now the time has come to part Now the time has come to part Now the time has come to part
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Belly Button
Mar 02
Tony I love your choice of covers! I enjoy many of the same artists as you, but you go much deeper of uncovering some hidden gems. I've never heard this one before.
evan paul
Feb 20
Hi Tony, always nice to hear from you. Apple of my eye, never heard that song before, sounds good to my ears, sounds very original which is good, very good job, keep up the good work.
davidabriggs
Feb 20
Hi Tony, I'd never heard this song by Badfinger, so I checked it out. Your version is a very brave attempt.. Your singing is very good. The timing is just a touch out in places but overall you've captured it very well. Bravo.
BrettService
Feb 19
Never heard the original, but you have really captured a classic sound here. The drums sound real to me, and the guitars are crisp, with a vocal well-performed and out front in the mix as they should be.
steveweyman
Feb 18
Bad finger . Brings back memories of my first band without my brother Jack . ( I was in his band aged 14 to 16 first playing bass then lead guitars) I joined another band at 16 and one of the first songs I had to learn was day after day and my first attempt at slide guitar ! I haven’t heard this one though . I thought bad finger is right up Tony’s street and I was right ! Great guitar and you always nail the vibe of that era . Difficult vocals to pull off too . Nice one Tony !
rodrica
Feb 18
Well, this is quite a discovery! I didn't know that Badfinger had done this one, I don't think it was a major hit in the UK. You really do have a knack of nailing that retro style! Great job!