Do You Want to Know a Secret

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About Do You Want to Know a Secret

"Do You Want to Know a Secret" is a song by English rock group the Beatles from their 1963 album Please Please Me, sung by George Harrison. In the United States, it was the first top ten song to feature Harrison as a lead singer, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard chart in 1964 as a single released by Vee-Jay, VJ 587.


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You'll never know how much I really love you
You'll never know how much I really care
Listen do you want to know a secret
Do you promise not to tell woh woh woh closer
Let me whisper in your ear
Say the words you long to hear
I'm in love with you oo
I've known the secret for a week or two
Nobody knows just we two
Listen do you want to know a secret
Do you promise not to tell woh woh woh closer
Let me whisper in your ear
Say the words you long to hear
I'm in love with you oo

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney

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10 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"Do You Want to Know a Secret" was released on their 1963 album, "Please Please Me". In the US, it charted at number 2 on Billboard Hot 100, making it a big hit for the band.
Songwriting Credits
Written primarily by John Lennon, Paul McCartney also contributed to elements of the song. However, in keeping with their mutual agreement to share songwriting credits, it is officially credited to Lennon-McCartney.
Lead Vocal
This song is one of the few Beatles songs where George Harrison handles the lead vocals, even though it was written by Lennon.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by "I'm Wishing", a tune from Walt Disney's 1937 animated film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Lennon took the idea from his mother who used to sing it to him when he was a child.
Song Style
The song has a foot in two camps stylistically. It's both a love ballad and a song that has some elements of 1950's rock 'n' roll, showing the fledgling Beatles' disposition towards versatility.
Initial Recording
The song was recorded in a single studio take, showing The Beatles' efficiency and talent early in their career.
Use in Movie
"Do You Want to Know a Secret" was used in The Beatles' film "A Hard Day's Night", but it was not included on the film's soundtrack EP or album.
Beatles' Opinion
Ringo Starr, the Beatles' drummer, later reflected that he was never a big fan of "Do You Want to Know a Secret". However it showcased George's singing talent and was loved by their fans.
Cover Versions
This song has been covered by other artists, including Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas who took their version to number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 1963.
Pop Culture
In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked this song at number 39 on its list of "The 100 Greatest Beatles Songs".

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