This Boy

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About This Boy

"This Boy" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney). It was released in November 1963 as the B-side of the band's Parlophone single "I Want to Hold Your Hand". In the United States, it was issued in January 1964 on Meet the Beatles!, which was Capitol Records' reconfigured version of the With the Beatles album. The Beatles performed the song live on 16 February 1964 for their second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. "This Boy" was remastered for compact disc by George Martin and released in 1988 on the Past Masters, Volume One compilation. On 9 September 2009 it was re-released on the two CD set Past Masters, as part of the remastering of the original Beatles' catalogue, and was included in The Beatles Stereo Box Set and in The Beatles in Mono box set. 


Year:
1993
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#5

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That boy
Took my love away
He'll regret it someday
But this boy wants you back again

That boy
Isn't good for you
Though he may want you too
This boy wants you back again

Oh, and this boy would be happy 
Just to love you, but oh my 
That boy won't be happy
Till he's seen you cry

This boy
Wouldn't mind the pain
Would always feel the same
If this boy gets you back again

This boy, this boy, this boy

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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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9 facts about this song

Song Formation
"This Boy" is a song by The Beatles, written by John Lennon on primarily, though Paul McCartney also contributed. - It was released in November 1963 on the album "Meet The Beatles" in the US and "A Hard Day’s Night" in the UK.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics express a protagonist's heartache about a girl that was stolen from him by another boy.
Musicianship
It is one of the first songs to feature the Beatles' three-part harmonies.
Recording Sessions
The song was recorded on October 17,1963, in 17 takes.
Music Style
"This Boy" was styled in a doo-wop fashion with three-part harmonies. - It includes a 12/8 time signature, which is uncommon in Beatles' songs.
Song Legacy
In some circles, "This Boy" is also known as "Ringo's Theme" as it was used for Ringo Starr’s solo sequence in their first movie, A Hard Day’s Night. - An instrumental version of the song arranged by George Martin was used in the film.
Noted Re-Use
A very rare live performance of "This Boy" was released on The Beatles Anthology in 1995, with the song being performed on two occasions by the group during their career.
Commercial Success
"This Boy" was released as a B-side to the British “I Want to Hold Your Hand” single and climbed to number 17 on the American Billboard charts.
Music Video
Two music videos were shot for the song by the Beatles in 1963.

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