Misery

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About Misery

"Misery" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1963 debut album Please Please Me. It was co-written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. According to Lennon, "It was kind of a John song more than a Paul song, but it was written together." McCartney was to say: "I don't think either one of us dominated on that one, it was just a hacking job."A 1963 single by Kenny Lynch made "Misery" the first Beatles' song to be covered by another artist.


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The world is treating me bad Misery
I'm the kind of guy,
Who never used to cry,
The world is treatin' me bad Misery

I've lost her now for sure,
I won't see her no more,
It's gonna be a drag Misery

I'll remember all the little things we've done
Can't she see she'll always be the only one, only one

Send her back to me,
'Cause everyone can see
Without her I will be in misery

I'll remember all the little things we've done
She'll remember and she'll miss her only one, lonely one

Send her back to me,
'Cause everyone can see,
Without her I will be in misery (oh oh oh)
In misery (ooh ee ooh ooh)
My misery (la la la la la la)

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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 Inclusion
"Misery" was featured in The Beatles' debut studio album "Please Please Me," which was released on 22 March 1963.
Songwriters
It was penned by the legendary songwriting duo John Lennon and Paul McCartney, marking one of their earliest collaborations.
Inspiration
One of the few songs by The Beatles featuring a melodramatically emotional topic, "Misery" was inspired by the duo's younger, gloomier days.
First-of-its-kind
At the time of its recording, it was the first song Lennon and McCartney had specifically written for another artist, as it was originally intended for British singer and actress Helen Shapiro. However, her manager turned down the offer.
International versions
The song was also covered by a number of artists worldwide, notably by popular Belgian singer, Adamo, who composed a French version of "Misery" in 1964.
Rarity of Live Performance
Despite being on their debut album, The Beatles rarely performed the song live.
Recording Session
"Misery" was recorded in a total of 11 takes on February 11, 1963, during a 13-hour recording session in which most of the "Please Please Me" album was recorded.
Key and Tempo
The song, written in the key of A major, strikes a balance between being a brisk ballad and an energetic rock and roll tune, which was an essential element of The Beatles' early sound.
Song Structure
Following a traditional verse-chorus pattern, the tune alternates between the catchy hook of the chorus and a contrasting, somewhat bluesy, verse melody.
Stature within The Beatles' Discography
Although not one of their biggest hits, "Misery" holds a special place in The Beatles' discography for its gloomy yet relatable attitude, capturing the quintessential youthful energy of their early work.

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