Love Me Do

The Beatles

About Love Me Do

"Love Me Do" is the debut single by the English rock band the Beatles, backed by "P. S. I Love You". When the single was originally released in the United Kingdom on 5 October 1962, it peaked at number 17. In 1982 it was re-promoted (not re-issued, retaining the same catalogue number) and reached number four. It was released in the United States in 1964, where it became a number one hit. The song was written several years before it was recorded, and prior to the existence of the Beatles. The single features John Lennon's prominent harmonica playing and duet vocals by him and Paul McCartney. Three different recorded versions of the song by the Beatles have been released, each with a different drummer. 


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1994
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You know I love you
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I'll always be true
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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 Winston Lennon, Paul James McCartney

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Love Me Do" was the debut single of the English rock band "The Beatles." It was released in the UK in 1962.
Songwriting Credits
The song was primarily penned by Paul McCartney in 1958 - 1959 while truant from school, and John Lennon later contributed to its completion. It's one of the first songs credited to the songwriting partnership of Lennon-McCartney.
Recording Dates
The Beatles recorded "Love Me Do" four times in 1962: Twice on the 6th June, again on the 4th September, and then on the 11th September.
Band Members' Roles
During the final recoding of "Love Me Do," producer George Martin decided to replace Ringo Starr with a session drummer, Andy White, because of Ringo’s recent entry into the band. Therefore, Ringo ended up playing tambourine and White was on drums.
Chart Performance
The song debuted at number 17 on the UK Singles chart on October 11, 1962, and peaked at number 4 on December 27 that year.
Release in the United States
In the U.S., "Love Me Do" was released in 1964, where it topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Originality of the Song
"Love Me Do" was one of the few Beatles songs to feature a harmonica, which adds a unique dimension to the song’s sound and highlights the earlier blues influences on the band's style.
Song's Reception
Despite its initial mild reception in the UK, "Love Me Do" eventually became a seminal song for The Beatles, marking the beginning of an illustrious career that revolutionized rock and roll music.
Recognition
In 2004, "Love Me Do" was ranked number 279 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Reissues
As the song became an iconic Beatles track, it was reissued several times, including a 50th Anniversary single release in 2012 which reached number 48 on the UK Singles Chart.
Legal Matters
The harmonica riff in the song created some controversy as it closely resembled the melody of "Hello Little Girl," a song recorded by Delbert McClinton. However, there was never any legal action over the issue.

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