First released: 1963
The first time anyone in the US heard The Beatles, it was probably this song as it was the first song they played on their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" (this live version appears on "Anthology 1" in 1995). It is definitely an all-time classic and McCartney still plays it to this day on tour in order to get the crowds up on their feet. You just need to hear “Close your eyes…” and you’re already dancing.
It was first released as an album track on "With The Beatles" in the UK. Later it appeared on 1973's "1962-1966". Strangely, a single was only released in Canada, while in the US, it ended up on the 1964 "Four By The Beatles" EP and on the "Meet The Beatles" LP. On CD, it’s also on 2004’s "The Capitol Albums, Vol. 1".
A 1963 radio version appears on 1994's Live at the BBC and a 1964 live version appears on 1977’s "Live at the Hollywood Bowl", and Paul performs different live versions for 1993’s "Paul is Live" and 2002/3's "Back in the US/World".
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I'm reading the Beatles Anthology finally. It's a great book, and it explains so much that I didn't understand about the group. It raises more questions too!
I bought it when it came out, but put off reading it. It's so large and heavy that it's a bit unwieldy.
It's hard to read on the throne.
Anyway, I enjoy your daily dispatches for even more info.
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