Help!

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"Help!" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that served as the title song for the 1965 film and its soundtrack album. It was released as a single in July 1965, and was number one for three weeks in the United States and the United Kingdom. Credited to Lennon–McCartney, "Help!" was written by John Lennon with some assistance from Paul McCartney. During an interview with Playboy in 1980, Lennon recounted: "The whole Beatles thing was just beyond comprehension. I was subconsciously crying out for help". It was ranked at number 29 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. 


Year:
1995
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(Help) I need somebody
(Help) not just anybody
(Help) you know I need someone
(Help)

(When) when I was younger (when I was young) so much younger than today
(I never needed) I never needed anybody's help in any way
(Now) but now these days are gone (these days are gone) I'm not so self-assured (and now I find)
Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?

(Now) and now my life has changed (my life has changed) in oh-so-many ways (my independence)
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
(But) but every now and then (now and then) I feel so insecure (I know that I)
I know that I just need you like I never done before

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?

When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
(Now) but now these days are gone (these days are gone) I'm not so self-assured (and now I find)
Now I find, I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, ooh?

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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

Writing Development
"Help!" is famously known as the first John Lennon Beatles song to reveal his inner turmoil and insecurity. It marked the transition of The Beatles' music from simply sounding happy and love-struck to having more profound emotional depth.
Self-Reflection Lyrics
According to John Lennon’s interview in 1980, the song lyrics mirror his own feelings at the time of 1965. He was feeling fat, insecure, and unhappy with himself as he struggled with the sudden fame that had bestowed upon him and The Beatles.
Album and Film
"Help!" is not only a song, but it is also the name of the album and film that was released by The Beatles in 1965. The song was incorporated as the title track for both the album and the film.
Chart Performance
"Help!" was a massive commercial success. In the United States, it became The Beatles’ eighth number one hit. It also topped the charts in the UK, Australia, Canada, and multiple other countries around the world.
Commercial Success
It was the fourth UK single by The Beatles to sell over a million copies, effectively making it a "double platinum" hit in terms of today's certification levels.
Single Release
The release of "Help!" coincided with the Beatles’ North American tour in August 1965, amplifying its popularity overnight.
Instrumentation
"Help!" is interestingly noted for its distinctive, "jangly” 12-string electric guitar introduction with a catchy rhythm, attributed to George Harrison's songwriting influence.
Remastered Version
"Help!" was remastered and re-released in 2009 in a new stereo mix, giving the track fresh digitized sound clarity.
Covered Versions
"Help!" has been covered by various artists, including The Carpenters and John Farnham, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity.
Recognition
In 2004, "Help!" was ranked number 29 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", which highlights its significant impact on popular music history.

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