Night Before

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About Night Before

"The Night Before" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1965 film Help and accompanying album Help! The song was written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney.


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We said our goodbyes, ah, the night before
Love was in your eyes, ah, the night before
Now today I find you have changed your mind
Treat me like you did the night before

Were you telling lies, ah, the night before?
Was I so unwise, ah, the night before?
When I held you near you were so sincere
Treat me like you did the night before

Last night is a night I will remember you by
When I think of things we did it makes me want to cry

We said our goodbye, ah, the night before
Love was in your eyes, ah, the night before
Now today I find you have changed your mind
Treat me like you did the night before

When I held you near you were so sincere
Treat me like you did the night before

Last night is a night I will remember you by
When I think of things we did, it makes me want to cry

Were you telling lies, ah, the night before?
Was I so unwise, ah, the night before?
When I held you near you were so sincere
Treat me like you did the night before
Like the night before

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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

Album Appearance
"The Night Before" is a song by British rock band The Beatles, featured on the soundtrack album "Help!".
Release Date
Although it was recorded in 1965, the song wasn't released until August 6, 1965, as part of the album.
Credits
The song is attributed to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership, but in actuality, it was primarily written by Paul McCartney.
Musical Composition
The song stands out for the prominent use of an electric piano and the back-and-forth vocal between Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
Song's Inspiration
Many fans and critics interpret the lyrics as a description of an unforeseen breakup or a night of passion that won't be repeated. However, McCartney has never confirmed these theories.
Recording Session
It was recorded in just two takes on February 17, 1965, at Abbey Road Studios.
Film Appearance
"The Night Before" is one of seven songs that appear in the "Help!" film. The Beatles perform the song on Salisbury Plain with Stonehenge in the background.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, "The Night Before" was never performed live by The Beatles.
Legacy
The song, while not one of The Beatles' biggest hits, is remembered for its distinctive sound, demonstration of the band's musical evolution, and its role in the iconic movie "Help!".
Sound Engineering
It is known for its unique stereo mix, with the vocals entirely on the left channel and the instruments on the right.

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