Ask Me Why

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About Ask Me Why

"Ask Me Why" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles originally released in the United Kingdom as the B-side of their hit single "Please Please Me". It was also included on their 1963 debut album Please Please Me.


Year:
1977
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I love you, 'cause you tell me things I want to know.
And it's true that it really only goes to show,
That I know,
That I, I, I, I should never, never, never be blue.

Now you're mine, my happiness still makes me cry.
And in time, you'll understand the reason why,
If I cry,
It's not because I'm sad, but you're the only love that I've ever had.

I can't believe it's happened to me
I can't conceive of any more misery.

Ask me why, I'll say I love you,
And I'm always thinking of you.

I love you, 'cause you tell me things I want to know.
And it's true that it really only goes to show,
That I know,

That I, I, I, I should never, never, never be blue.

Ask me why, I'll say I love you,
And I'm always thinking of you.

I can't believe it's happened to me.
I can't conceive of any more misery.

Ask me why, I'll say I love you,
And I'm always thinking of 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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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Ask Me Why" is a song by the legendary British rock band "The Beatles".
Album Information
The song is featured on the band's debut studio album, "Please Please Me," which was released in 1963.
Songwriters
It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the key songwriting duo in the group.
Song Length
With a duration of 2 minutes and 27 seconds, "Ask Me Why" is one of the shorter songs on the album.
Initial Release
"Ask Me Why" wasn't initially released in the U.S. because the American counterpart of their British label omitted it from their version of the album.
Live Performances
"Ask Me Why" was frequently performed in the Beatles' early concerts and live radio performances.
Music Style
The song's style has been noted for its Latin influences, especially the use of a bossa nova rhythm.
Album Recordings
"Ask Me Why" was one of the eight original tracks that The Beatles recorded in eleven + hours for their debut album.
Song Impact
While not as popular as classic hits like "Love Me Do" or "I Want to Hold Your Hand," "Ask Me Why" is still widely recognized because it represents the unique blend of rock and pop that helped to establish The Beatles' early sound.
Cultural Influence
Like the rest of The Beatles' body of work, "Ask Me Why" had an impact on later generations of musicians and continues to be covered by artists today.

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