That Means a Lot

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About That Means a Lot

"That Means a Lot" is a song written (mainly) by Paul McCartney, but credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was released in 1965 by P. J. Proby. Proby's version reached #24 on the NME chart. Prior to the release by Proby, the Beatles recorded a version that was intended for the Help! film and soundtrack album. The Beatles were dissatisfied with the song and their version was not released until the Anthology 2 CD in 1996. Lennon said at the time, "This song is a ballad which Paul and I wrote for the film but we found we just couldn't sing it. In fact, we made a hash of it, so we thought we'd better give it to someone who could do it well." In an interview with Mark Lewisohn in 1988, McCartney said, "There were a few songs that we were just not as keen on, or we didn't think they were quite finished. This was one of them." 


Year:
1989
2:26
187 
#10

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A friend says that your love won't mean a lot
And you know that your love is all you've got
At times things are so fine and at times they're not
But when she says she loves you, that means a lot

A friend says that a love is never true
But you know that this don't apply to you
A touch can mean so much when it's all you've got
And when she says she loves you that means a lot

Love can be deep inside, love can be suicide
Can't you see, you can't hide what you feel, when it's real
A friend says that your love won't mean a lot
But you know that your love is all you've got

A touch can mean so much when it's all you've got
But when she says she loves you that means a lot
Can't you see, yeah, can't you see, yeah
Can't you see, yeah, can't you see, yeah
Can't you see, yeah, can't you see, yeah
Can't you see, yeah, can't you see, yeah

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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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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"That Means a Lot" is a song credited to Lennon-McCartney and was first recorded by The Beatles in 1965.
Song Recording
The song had two recording sessions, but The Beatles were not satisfied with any of the takes.
Discard and Reuse
The Beatles decided to discard the song and gave it to P.J. Proby, who made it into his own hit in 1965.
Song's Mood
"That Means a Lot" has a very emotional feel, with lyrics expressing love and appreciation.
Rejected for Album
The song was initially intended for the Beatles' album "Help!" but was discarded due to dissatisfaction with its recording.
P.J. Proby's Version
The version by P.J. Proby reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart in 1965.
Release on Anthology
The Beatles' version of "That Means a Lot" was later released on the Anthology 2 compilation in 1996.
Songwriting Credit
Though the song was credited to Lennon-McCartney as was the norm, Paul McCartney was the main contributor to the composition of "That Means a Lot."
Musical Elements
The song features the use of an electric piano and an electric guitar, aside from the typical acoustic instruments like drums, bass, and rhythm guitar.
Recording Details
The Beatles performed five takes of the song in EMI Studio Two on 20th February 1965, followed by 20 more on 30th March in EMI Studio One. Yet, none of these was ever finalized.
Cover Versions
Besides P.J. Proby, the song was also covered by bands like Cheap Trick and the Smithereens, proving its ongoing influence in pop culture.

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