Little Child

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About Little Child

"Little Child" is a song by the English rock group the Beatles from their 1963 UK album With the Beatles. It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney for Ringo Starr, but Starr was instead given "I Wanna Be Your Man" as his album song.


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1964
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Little child, little child,
Little child, won't you dance with me?
I'm so sad and lonely,
Baby take a chance with me.

Little child, little child,
Little child, won't you dance with me?
I'm so sad and lonely,
Baby take a chance with me.

If you want someone
To make you feel so fine,
Then we'll have some fun
When you're mine, all mine,
So come, come on, come on.

Little child, little child,
Little child, won't you dance with me?
I'm so sad and lonely,
Baby take a chance with me.

When you're by my side,
You're the only one,
Don't you run and hide,
Just come on, come on,
So come on, come on, come on.

Little child, little child,
Little child, won't you dance with me?
I'm so sad and lonely,
Baby take a chance with me.
Baby take a chance with me.
Baby take a chance with me.

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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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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Little Child" is a song by the famous band The Beatles. It was composed by the iconic duo, Paul McCartney and John Lennon, and was primarily meant to be used as album filler.
Album Placement
The song was featured on the band's second UK album "With The Beatles." It held the eighth position on the album.
Release Year
"Little Child" was released in the year 1963 along with the album "With The Beatles".
Original Purpose
The song was initially written as a dance number for Ringo Starr, the drummer of the band. However, it was eventually sung by John Lennon with Paul McCartney providing the harmony.
Lyrics
Like many Beatles songs of this period, "Little Child" is notable for its simple, straight-forward lyrics that often revolve around themes of love and longing. The lyrics repeatedly plead with the "little child" to dance with the singer.
Live Performances
Despite being on one of their albums, "Little Child" was never performed live by The Beatles during their concert tours.
Song Length
The song is relatively short, with a running time of only 1 minute and 48 seconds.
Instrumental Elements
"Little Child" is remembered for its boisterous harmonica playing by John Lennon. The harmonica was a key instrument in many early Beatles songs.
Recording Sessions
Despite its brevity, "Little Child" took quite a number of takes to complete. The Beatles recorded the song over various sessions, and it reportedly took up to 18 takes to get the final version.
Critic Reception
While not as famous as some of The Beatles' other hits, "Little Child" is often noted by critics for its catchy rhythm and typical early Beatles sound.
Song Ranking
One of the curious facts about "Little Child" is that Rolling Stone magazine ranked it 212 out of 213 in a list of Beatles songs.
Song Legacy
Even though it may not be prominent among The Beatles' vast discography, "Little Child" represents the early era of The Beatles, demonstrating their rock and roll background and the youthful exuberance that defined them during that time.

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