I Wanna Be Your Man

The Beatles

About I Wanna Be Your Man

"I Wanna Be Your Man" is a Lennon–McCartney-penned song recorded and released as a single by the Rolling Stones, and then recorded by the Beatles. The song was primarily written by Paul McCartney, and finished by Lennon and McCartney in the corner of a room while Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were talking.


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1994
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I want to be your lover baby, 
I want to be your man, 
I want to be your lover baby, 
I want to be your man. 
Love you like no other baby, 
Like no other can, 
Love you like no other baby, 
Like no other can. 

I want to be your man, I want to be your man, 
I want to be your man, I want to be your man. 

Tell me that you love me baby, 
Let me understand, 
Tell me that you love me baby, 
I want to be your man. 
I want to be your lover baby, 
I want to be your man, 
I want to be your lover baby, 
I want to be your man. 

I want to be your man, I want to be your man, 
I want to be your man, I want to be your man. 

I want to be your lover baby, 
I want to be your man, 
I want to be your lover baby, 
I want to be your man. 
Love you like no other baby, 
Like no other can, 
Love you like no other baby, 
Like no other can. 

I want to be your man, I want to be your man, 
I want to be your man, I want to be your man. 
I want to be your man, I want to be your man.

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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

Origin
"I Wanna Be Your Man" is written primarily by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, the predominant songwriting duo of the British band The Beatles.
Recording Year
The song was first recorded in 1963.
Gift to The Rolling Stones
The song was given to The Rolling Stones when they crossed paths at a studio and the Stones were in need of a hit. It became the Rolling Stones' second single.
The Beatles' Version
The Beatles also recorded their version of the song, with Ringo Starr on lead vocals. It was included on their second UK album, "With the Beatles", released in the same year.
Live Performances
The song was a staple of The Beatles' live performances in their early years.
Success with The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones' version of "I Wanna Be Your Man" reached number 12 on the UK singles chart.
Allusion in Popular Culture
The song is often referred to as an allusion to the friendly competition and mutual influence between the two iconic bands, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Songwriting Moment
McCartney and Lennon allegedly finished writing the song while sitting face-to-face at a piano in the corner of the studio where the Rolling Stones were working, showcasing their songwriting prowess.
Shared Credit
Despite that "I Wanna Be Your Man" is primarily a Paul McCartney composition, the songwriting credit, like most Beatles songs, is shared as Lennon-McCartney.
Influences
The song has the R&B elements that were common in the early works of both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Later Commentary
McCartney later joked that they weren't giving their best song to the Stones, but it still marked a significant moment of camaraderie and support in the two bands' early careers.
Lasting Impact
Despite being an early song for both bands, "I Wanna Be Your Man" continues to be remembered as a meeting point between two giants of rock and roll history.

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