Please Please Me

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About Please Please Me

"Please Please Me" is a song released by the English rock band the Beatles. It was their second single in the United Kingdom, and their first in the United States. It was also the title track of their first LP, which was recorded to capitalise on the success of the single. It was originally a John Lennon composition (credited to Lennon–McCartney), although its ultimate form was significantly influenced by producer George Martin. John Lennon: "Please Please Me is my song completely. It was my attempt at writing a Roy Orbison song, would you believe it? I wrote it in the bedroom in my house at Menlove Avenue, which was my auntie's place". The single was released in the UK on 11 January 1963 and reached No. 1 on the New Musical Express and Melody Maker charts. However, it only reached No. 2 on the Record Retailer chart, which subsequently evolved into the UK Singles Chart. Because of this it was not included on the multi-million selling Beatles compilation, 1. The single, as initially released with "Ask Me Why" on the B-side, failed to make much impact in the US in February 1963, but when re-released there on 3 January 1964 (this time with "From Me to You" on the B-side), it reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. 


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Last night I said these words to my girl
I know you never even try, girl
Come on, (come on) come on, (come on) come on, (come on) come on, (come on) 
Please, please me, woah yeah, like I please you

You don't need me to show the way, love
Why do I always have to say, love
Come on, (come on) come on, (come on) come on, (come on) come on, (come on) 
Please, please me, woah yeah, like I please you

I don't want to sound complaining
But you know there's always rain in my heart (in my heart)
I do all the pleasing with you
It's so hard to reason with you
Woah yeah, why do you make me blue?

Last night I said these words to my girl
I know you never even try, girl
Come on, (come on) come on, (come on) come on, (come on) come on, (come on) 
Please, please me, woah yeah, like I please you
Me, woah yeah, like I please you
Me, woah yeah, like I please you

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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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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Please Please Me" is classified under the genres of rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and merseybeat, showcasing the diversity of The Beatles' musical style.
Production
The song was produced by George Martin, who was The Beatles' principal producer throughout their career. His involvement in the song greatly contributed to its success.
Release Date
"Please Please Me" was released as the second single by The Beatles in the UK on 11th January 1963 and later in the U.S. on 25th February 1963.
Chart Performance
The song was The Beatles' first number one hit in the UK on majority of the charts, including the official UK singles chart published by Record Retailer.
Songwriting Credits
While the song is credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership, it was primarily written by John Lennon based on his personal experiences.
Origin Story
Lennon reportedly wrote the song trying to replicate the success of Roy Orbison's soulful ballads while McCartney said the phrase "please please me" sounded like a catchy chorus.
Innovative Recording Techniques
George Martin convinced the Beatles to speed up the tempo of the song from ballad to uptempo, leading to the version we know today.
Album Name
Due to the song's success, The Beatles' debut album was named "Please Please Me."
Song Duration
The track length is 2 minutes and 1 second, following the trend of the '60s where most pop songs were around 2-3 minutes long.
Critical Response
"Please Please Me" received positive reviews from critics, being praised for its harmonies, energetic performance, and innovative songwriting.
Later Recognition
In 2004, the song was ranked number 184 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Legacy
The song is widely seen as groundbreaking due to its fusion of rock and roll with rhythm and blues, and has been covered by numerous artists ever since.
Live Performances
"Please Please Me" was part of The Beatles' setlist for their appearance on Sunday Night at the London Palladium and their three appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show.

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