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Words by: Erin Robinson
I decided to do a throwback album review. Not just because of the induction of Ringo Star in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and that Paul McCartney is going stronger than ever on the concert circuit. I wanted to let the younger people know who Paul McCartney is and what he has accomplished. Kayne West did not help this little old man discover his dream to perform on national television. Sorry to burst your bubble there, but Paul McCartney has been performing and writing songs long before Kayne West was an apple in his mother's eye.
1964 was a record year for the Beatles. They had continuous number one hits as well as the movie A Hard Days Night. This album is an all original band product and a full Lennon and McCartney album. This team of Lennon and MCCartney produced hits after hits.
A Hard Days Night (Lennon/McCartney)-This is the title track for the movie and album. Its really a pun of sorts. Ringo actually said this and they took the words and ran with it. The opening is a jubliant 12 string cord from George Harrison. The first line of the song goes It's a hard days night and Ive been working like a dog. Fun words..
I Should Have Known Better (Lennon/McCartney)- I should have known better with a girl like you. Lennon not only plays the acoustic but also the harmonica as well. This was the B side song for Hard Days Night.
If I Fell (Lennon/McCartney)- One of the best romantic songs I think that came out of the Lennon/McCartney era. Basically this song was more of John Lennon's work than McCartney. But the haunting melody is beautiful. The lyrics are If I fell in love with you would you promise to be true and help me understand. I've been in love before and I found out love is more than just holding hands.
Happy Just to Dance with You (Lennon/McCartney)- Cute little diddie. This song was given to George to sing so he would have something on the album and movie. Paul referred to this song as a formula. A mixture that bands would strive to accomplish but couldn't.
And I Love Her (Lennon/McCartney)-This song is more Paul centered. It has haunting accoustic chords. The Beatles had many number of ballads and this one is certainly up near the top.
Tell Me Why (Lennon/McCartney)- Tell me why you cried and why you lied to me? Interesting words... not the best song written though on the album. Lennon and McCartney were cranking songs out fast and furious to not only get the album done but for the movie as well.
Can't Buy Me Love (Lennon/McCartney)-This song was released in the UK and America and quickly topped the charts on both shores. Best lyric of the song is money cant buy you love.
Any Time At All (Lennon/McCartney)- "Any time at all, all you have to do is call and I'll be there.". Great lyrics. The singer is in love.. It's a teenage love and telling the girl call me anytime.
I'll Cry Instead (Lennon/McCartney)-Its a song of anger with a twist. The twist being set in a country western tune. There is a wish of revenge on his former girlfriend or lover.
Things We Said Today (Lennon/McCartney)- This song has sad melodies and folkier vibe to the song. "Some day when we're dreaming deep in love, not a lot to say, then we will remember things we said today."
When I Get Home (Lennon/McCartney)- Not one of the most noticeable songs of the Beatles but yet a sad one. Some critics beleive that this song was written by John for his first wife Cynthia at this time he was separated from her.
You Cant Do That (Lennon/McCartney)-This song was the first time that George played a 12 string electric guitar on the album. John Lennon said in an interview that Wilson Pickett was the inspiration for the song. Lennon lets loose with and all-tme great scream to launch the instrumental break, in which he makes his debut as a lead guitarist.
I'll Be Back (Lennon/McCartney)-"You can find better things to do than to break my heart." What great lyrics. The blending of Lennon/McCartney voices are foreboding and melodic.
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