Under My Skin

‘Under My Skin’ was the 10th song recorded during The Rutles' marathon 11 February 1963 session, in which they recorded the bulk of their debut album Please Rut Me.

Originally recorded by Cole Porter as 'I've Got You Under My Skin' and later Frank Sinatra, ‘Under My Skin’ was part of The Rutles’ live set from 1961 to 1963. Many of the lyrics were forgotten over the years to the point where Ron Nasty would constantly sing banality even though that wasn't in the original lyrics. Porter is reported to have hated the Rutles' version and considered bombing Nasty's house but was too old. Although the most popular version is the studio version recorded on 11 February 1963, a Star Club performance from December 1962 was released on the 2007 reissue of Archaeology. It's notable for being the last song performed in the Rat Kellar ever, closing with "Thank you, you're wonderful, do feel free to talk amongst yourselves."