She Loves You

“She Loves You” is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney based on an idea by McCartney, originally recorded by The Beatles for release as a single in 1963. The single set and surpassed several records in the United Kingdom charts, and set a record in the United States by being one of the five Beatles songs which held the top five positions in the American charts simultaneously. It is The Beatles’ best-selling single in the United Kingdom, and was the best selling single in Britain in 1963. Continue reading

Please Please Me

“Please Please Me” is a song and the second single released by the Beatles in the United Kingdom, and the first to be issued in the United States. It was also the title track of their first LP, which was recorded to capitalise on the success of the single. It was originally a John Lennon composition, although its ultimate form was significantly influenced by George Martin. Continue reading

Michelle

Michelle” is a love ballad by the Beatles, mainly written by Paul McCartney, with the middle eight co-written with John Lennon.  It is featured on their Rubber Soul album. The song is unique among The Beatles’ other recordings in that its lyrics are partially in French. “Michelle” won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1967, and has become one of the most famous Beatles songs in France. Continue reading