Anna (Go to Him)
Arthur Alexander
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Anna, You come and ask me, girl, To set you free, girl, You say he loves you more than me, So I will set you free, Go with him. Go with him. Anna, Girl, before you go now, I want you to know, now, That I still love you so, But if he loves you mo', Go with him. All of my life, I've been searchin' for a girl To love me like I love you. Oh, now… But every girl I've ever had, Breaks my heart and leaves my sad. What am I, what am I supposed to do. Anna, Just one more thing, girl. You give back your ring to me, and I will set you free, Go with him
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Written by: Arthur Alexander
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Anna (Go to Him)" is originally a song written and performed by American soul singer Arthur Alexander. It was released as a single in 1962.
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Beatles CoverThe song was later covered by The Beatles for their 1963 debut studio album "Please Please Me."
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Inspirational FactorArthur Alexander is one of the few artists from whom The Beatles drew a significant amount of inspiration. Lennon once stated that Alexander was his favourite American artist.
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Unique ContributionArthur Alexander is also the only songwriter whose songs have been covered by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan on their respective albums.
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Vocal PresentationIn The Beatles' version, John Lennon is the lead vocalist.
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Beatles PerformanceThe Beatles recorded this song on February 11, 1963, along with nine other tracks.
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Arrangement DifferenceThe Beatles' cover version has a slightly faster tempo and some lyrical changes to fit their style better.
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Global RecognitionDespite playing a significant role in shaping The Beatles' early career, Arthur Alexander isn't well-known globally.
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Interpersonal RelationsDespite their significant recognition, The Beatles always considered Alexander and his work to be influential to them.
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Song OutcomeDespite being a favorite among the Beatles, the song didn't reach the same level of commercial success as some of their other early works.
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Beatles Album"Anna (Go to Him)" is the third track on the album "Please Please Me."
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Style VariationThe song is a blend of soul, pop and rhythm and blues. It stands out for its basic, raw quality, which was the characteristic of many early Beatles recordings.
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Lyrics ContentThe song tells the story of a man who is heartbroken by his significant other (Anna), and he is telling her to go to the man she truly loves.
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Arthur Alexander RecognitionDespite having a brief career, Arthur Alexander was posthumously inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1993 for his songwriting and performances.
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Song ImpactThe song has been largely praised for its lyrical complexity and maturity, particularly considering that Alexander was only 22 years old when he wrote it.
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