All I've Got to Do

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About All I've Got to Do

"All I've Got to Do" is a song written by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and performed by the English rock group the Beatles on their second British album, With the Beatles (1963). In the United States, "All I've Got to Do" originally appeared on Meet the Beatles! (1964). According to Dennis Alstrand, the song is the first time in rock and roll or rock music where the bass player plays chords as a vital part of the song.


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1964
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Whenever I want you around, yeah
All I gotta do
Is call you on the phone
And you'll come running home, yeah
That's all I gotta do.

And when I, I wanna kiss you, yeah
All I gotta do
Is whisper in your ear
The words you long to hear
And I'll be kissing you

And the same goes for me
Whenever you want me at all
I'll be here yes I will
Whenever you call
You just gotta call on me, yeah
You just gotta call on me

And when I, I wanna kiss you, yeah
All I got to do
Is call you on the phone
And you'll come running home, yeah
That's all I gotta do.

And the same goes for me
Whenever you want me at all
I'll be here, yes I will
Whenever you call
You just gotta call on me
You just gotta call on me.

Oh, you just gotta call on me

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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 Release
"All I've Got to Do" is a song by the Beatles, released on their second UK album "With the Beatles" in 1963.
Lennon-McCartney Composition
The song was primarily written by John Lennon, but was credited to Lennon-McCartney. It's one of the few Beatles songs where John Lennon spelled out himself as the complete composer.
Fusing Vocal Styles
The song is unique as it draws inspiration from both Smokey Robinson and Arthur Alexander. Lennon used slower, soulful verses towards the start, similar to Alexander, while later in the song his vocal style shifted to Robinson’s style.
Recording Details
"All I've Got to Do" was recorded on 11th September 1963 during two recording sessions. The song took 14 takes to perfection.
American Release
In America, the song was released on 20th January 1964, on the album "Meet The Beatles!"
Unique in Discography
It is the only song in the Beatles' entire discography where John Lennon sang lead and played guitar, while also being the sole Beatle on the track.
Bold Lyrics
One interesting fact about "All I've Got to Do" is its bold theme and lyrics during the early 1960s. The song is about a man telling his partner that all she needs to do is call him, and he'd be right there for her, encapsulating a change in the power dynamic.
Live Performances
Even though "All I've Got to Do" was not a single, it was performed live several times during the Beatles' early career.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, keeping the legacy of the song alive, including a cover by the Smithereens in 2008.
Harmonies
"All I've Got to Do" also exhibits the vocal harmonies that Lennon and McCartney were famous for, with McCartney providing a higher harmony to Lennon's lead.

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