Originally recorded by Buck Owens, this was a #1 Country and Western song in 1963.
This song was written by Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison. Russell was a prolific Country music songwriter, and Morrison was a member of Owens' backup band. Russell's lyrics were inspired by what he told his girlfriend when she asked why he went to Los Angeles: "They're gonna put me in the movies, they're gonna make a big star out of me." (thanks, Bertrand - Paris, France)
Ringo sang lead on this. He was a fan of Country music, and this became his showcase song.
The Beatles played this on their third live Ed Sullivan Show appearance. It gave Ringo a chance to sing on the show.
Recorded shortly after the filming of Help!, the lyrics are about appearing in movies. Ringo went on to act in many films, fulfilling what he sang about on this.
This was used as the B-side of " Yesterday."
In 1989, Buck Owens re-recorded this as a duet with Ringo. (thanks, Bertrand - Paris, France)