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WITH THE BEATLES
Parlophone PMC 1206 (mono)
Parlophone PCS 3045 (stereo)
Released: November 22, 1963
Highest chart position: 1 (December 7, 1963)
PRODUCED BY GEORGE MARTIN
Track listing:
01. IT WON'T BE LONG
02. ALL I'VE GOT TO DO
03. ALL MY LOVING
04. DON'T BOTHER ME
05. LITTLE CHILD/DIV>
06. TILL THERE WAS YOU
07. PLEASE MISTER POSTMAN
08. ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN
09. HOLD ME TIGHT
10. YOU REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME
11. I WANNA BE YOUR MAN
12. DEVIL IN HER HEART
13. NOT A SECOND TIME
14. MONEY (That's What I Want)
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WITH THE BEATLES FACTS
- “With The Beatles” is the second studio album by the Beatles, was released just eight months after
their debut album on November 22, 1963, in the United Kingdom. - The entire album was recorded in just seven days, reflecting the speed at which the Beatles were
producing music during this period of their career. - The iconic album cover features a black-and-white photograph of the Beatles taken by Robert Freeman.
It shows the four band members in half-shadow with their faces lit, creating a distinctive and
memorable image. - The album includes a mix of original compositions and cover songs. Notable tracks include
“All My Loving,” “Please Mister Postman,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” and “Money (That’s What I Want).” - While their debut album featured a mix of original and cover songs, “With The Beatles” marked
the first time that an album contained only original compositions on one side. - The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart, where it stayed
for 21 weeks. It also became the second album in the UK to sell a million copies. - “With The Beatles” played a significant role in establishing the Beatles as a cultural phenomenon.
It showcased the band’s growth as songwriters and performers and set the stage for their future
success. - While the album was not initially released in the United States in the same form, many of its
tracks were included on the US release “Meet The Beatles!” in 1964. - The album was recorded at EMI Studios in London, primarily using two-track recording equipment.
This was a common practice in the early 1960s. - The album reflects the band’s early rock and roll and R&B influences, and it captures the
energy and enthusiasm of their live performances. - “With The Beatles” is an essential album in the Beatles’ discography and is considered a classic
in the history of rock music. - The album features eight original compositions, showcasing the growing songwriting talent of
John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The songs include “All My Loving,” “Don’t Bother Me,”
“Little Child,” “Till There Was You,” “Hold Me Tight,” “I Wanna Be Your Man,” “Not a Second Time,”
and “Money (That’s What I Want).” - The cover songs on the album include “Please Mister Postman,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” “You Really
Got a Hold on Me,” “Devil in Her Heart,” and “Money (That’s What I Want).” The Beatles often
included cover versions of songs they admired in their early albums. - Like many albums of its time, “With The Beatles” was initially released in both mono and stereo
versions. The mono mix was often considered the primary mix, as stereo technology was still
relatively new, and many artists and producers focused more on the mono mix. - “Don’t Bother Me” is notable as it marks George Harrison’s second published song for the Beatles.
It reflects Harrison’s growing interest in songwriting. - The album benefited from the production skills of George Martin, the Beatles’ longtime producer.
His innovative and creative approach played a significant role in shaping the sound of the
band’s early records. - The album was released on November 22, 1963, the same day as the assassination of President
John F. Kennedy in the United States. The tragic event had a profound impact on the world and
created a somber backdrop to the album’s release. - The song “I Wanna Be Your Man” was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney specifically for
the Rolling Stones. The Beatles later recorded their own version for this album. - In the United States, the album was not released with the same tracklisting. Instead, some of the
songs from “With The Beatles” were included on the Capitol Records release “Meet The Beatles!” in
1964. - The album’s success was not limited to the UK. It also reached number one on the Record Retailer chart
(which later became the Official Charts Company) in the UK and stayed there for a total of 21 weeks.
WITH THE BEATLES LYRICS
It Won’t Be Long:
Ev’ry night when ev’rybody has fun,
Here am I sitting all on my own,
It won’t be long yeh, yeh,
It won’t be long yeh, yeh,
It won’t be long yeh, yeh,
Till I belong to you.
Since you left me I’m so alone,
Now you’re coming, you’re coming home,
I’ll be good like I know I should,
You’re coming home, you’re coming home.
Ev’ry night the tears come down from my eyes,
Ev’ry day I’ve done nothing but cry.
It won’t be long yeh, yeh.
Since you left me I’m so alone,
Now you’re coming, you’re coming home,
I’ll be good like I know I should,
You’re coming home, you’re coming home.
Ev’ry day we’ll be happy, I know,
Now I know that you won’t leave me no more.
It won’t be long yeh, yeh.
All I’ve got To Do:
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 want to kiss you, yeah.
All I gotta do,
Is whisper in your ear
The words you long to hear,
And I’ll be kissin’ 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 want to kiss you, 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 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.
All My Loving:
Close your eyes and I’ll kiss you,
Tomorrow I’ll miss you;
Remember I’ll always be true.
And then while I’m away,
I’ll write home ev’ry day,
And I’ll send all my loving to you.
I’ll pretend That I’m kissing
the lips I am missing
And hope that my dreams will come true.
And then while I’m away,
I’ll write home ev’ry day,
And I’ll send all my loving to you.
All my loving I will send to you.
All my loving, darling I’ll be true.
Don’t Bother Me:
Since she’s been gone I want no one to talk to me.
It’s not the same but I’m to blame, it’s plain to see.
So go away, leave me alone, don’t bother me.
I can’t believe that she would leave me on my own.
It’s just not right when every night I’m all alone.
I’ve got no time for you right now, don’t bother me.
I know I’ll never be the same if I don’t get her back again.
Because I know she’ll always be the only girl for me.
But ’till she’s here please don’t come near, just stay away.
I’ll let you know when she’s come home. Until that day,
Don’t come around, leave me alone, don’t bother me.
I’ve got no time for you right now, don’t bother me.
I know I’ll never be the same if I don’t get her back again.
Because I know she’ll always be the only girl for me.
But ’till she’s here please don’t come near, just stay away.
I’ll let you know when she’s come home. Until that day,
Don’t come around, leave me alone, don’t bother me.
Don’t bother me.
Don’t bother me.
Don’t bother me.
Don’t bother me.
Little Child:
Little child, little child,
Little child, won’t you dance with me?
I’m so sad and lonely,
Baby take a chance with me.
If you want someone
To make you feel so fine,
Then we’ll have some fun
When you’re mine, all mine,
So come, come on, come on.
Little child, little child,
Little child, won’t you dance with me?
I’m so sad and lonely,
Baby take a chance with me.
When you’re by my side,
You’re the only one,
Don’t run and hide,
Just come on, come on,
So come on, come on, come on.
Till There Was You:
There were bells on a hill
But I never heard them ringing
No I never heard them at all
Till there was you
There were birds in the sky
But I never saw them winging
No I never saw them at all
Till there was you
Then there was music and wonderful roses
They tell me in sweet fragrant meadows of dawn and you
There was love all around
But I never heard it singing
No I never heard it at all
Till there was you
Then there was music and wonderful roses
They tell me in sweet fragrant meadows of dawn and you
There was love all around
But I never heard it singing
No I never heard it at all
Till there was you
Till there was you.
Please Mister Postman:
Wait, oh yes wait a minute mister postman
Wait, wait mister postman
Mister postman look and see
You got a letter in your bag for me
I been waiting such a long time
Since I heard from that girl of mine
There must be some word today
From my girlfriend so far away
Please mister postman look and see
If there’s a letter, a letter for me
I been standing here waiting mister postman
So patiently
For just a card or just a letter
Saying she’s returning home to me.
So many days you passed me by
See the tear standing in my eye
You didn’t stop to make me feel better
By leaving me a card or a letter
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta check it and see, one more time for me
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
Deliver the letter, the sooner the better
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute.
Roll Over Beethoven:
Well gonna write a little letter
Gonna mail it to my local D.J.
It’s a rockin’ little record
I want my jockey to play
Roll over Beethoven
I gotta hear it again today.
You know my temperature’s risin’
And the jukebox’s blowin’ a fuse
My hearts beatin’ rhythm
And my soul keeps singing the blues
Roll over Beethoven
And tell Tchaikovsky the news
I got a rockin’ pneumonia
I need a shot of rhythm and blues
I think I got it off the writer
Sittin’ down by the rhythm review
Roll over Beethoven
We’re rockin’ in two by two
Well if you fell you like it
Well get your lover and reel and rock it
Roll it over and move on up
Just jump around and reel and rock it
Roll it over
Roll over Beethoven
A rockin’ in two by two , oh
Well early in the mornin’
I’m a givin’ you the warnin’
Don’t you step on my blue suede shoes
Hey little little
Gonna play my fiddle
Ain’t got nothing to lost
Roll over Beethoven
And tell Tchaikovsky the news
You know she winks like a glow worm
Dance like a spinnin’ top
She got a crazy partner
Oughta see ’em reel an rock
Long as she’s got a dime
The music will never stop
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
And dig these rhythm and blues.
Hold Me Tight:
It feels so right now, hold me tight,
Tell me I’m the only one,
And then I might,
Never be the lonely one.
So hold me tight, to-night, to-night,
It’s you,
You you you – oo-oo – oo-oo.
Hold me tight,
Let me go on loving you,
To-night to-night,
Making love to only you,
So hold me tight, to-night, to-night,
It’s you,
You you you – oo-oo – oo-oo.
Don’t know what it means to hold you tight,
Being here alone tonight with you,
It feels so right now, feels so right now.
Hold me tight,
Tell me I’m the only one,
And then I might,
Never be the only one,
So hold me tight, to-night, to-night,
It’s you,
You you you – oo-oo – oo-oo.
Don’t know what it means to hold you tight,
Being here alone tonight with you,
It feels so right now, feels so right now.
Hold me tight,
Let me go on loving you,
To-night, to-night,
Making love to only you,
So hold me tight, to-night, to-night,
It’s you,
You you you – oo-oo – oo-oo.
You Really Got A Hold On Me:
I don’t like you
But I love you
See that I’m always
Thinking of you
Oh, oh, oh,
You treat me badly
I love you madly
You’ve really got a hold on me
You’ve really got a hold on me, baby.
I don’t want you,
But I need you
Don’t want to kiss you
But I need you
Oh, oh, oh
You do me wrong now
My love is strong now
You’ve really got a hold on me
You’ve really got a hold on me, baby.
I love you and all I want you to do
Is just hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me.
I want to leave you
Don’t want to stay here
Don’t want to spend
Another day here
Oh, oh, oh, I want to split now
I just can quit now
You’ve really got a hold on me
You’ve really got a hold on me, baby.
I love you and all I want you to do
Is just hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me.
You’ve really got a hold on me
You’ve really got a hold on me.
I Wanna Be Your Man:
I wanna be your lover baby,
I wanna be your man,
I wanna be your lover baby,
I wanna be your man.
Tell me that you love me baby,
Like no other can,
Love you like no other baby,
Like no other can.
I wanna be your man,
I wanna be your man.
Tell me that you love me baby,
Tell me you understand,
Tell me that you love me baby,
I wanna be your man.
I wanna be your lover baby,
I wanna be your man,
I wanna be your lover baby,
I wanna be your man.
I wanna be your man,
I wanna be your man.
I wanna be your lover baby,
I wanna be your man,
I wanna be your lover baby,
I wanna be your man.
Tell me that you love me baby,
Like no other can,
Love you like no other baby,
Like no other can.
I wanna be your man,
I wanna be your man.
Devil In Her Heart:
She’s got the devil in her heart
But her eyes they tantalize
She’s gonna tear your heart apart
Oh her lips are really thrilling.
I’ll take my chances
for romance is
So important to me
She’ll never hurt me
She won’t desert me
She’s an angel sent to me.
She’s got the devil in her heart
No, no, this I can’t believe
She’s gonna tear your heart apart
No, no nay will she deceive.
I can’t believe that she’ll ever ever go
Not when she hugs and says she loves me so
She’ll never hurt em
She won’t desert me
Listen can’t you see.
She’s got the devil in her heart
Oh, no, no, no, this I can’t believe
She’s gonna tear your heart apart
No no nay will she deceive.
Don’t take chances if your romance is
So important to you
She’ll never hurt me
She won’t desert me
She’s an angel sent to me.
She’s got the devil in her heart
Oh, no, no, no, no this I can’t believe
She’s gonna tear your heart apart
No, no nay will she deceive.
She’s got the devil in her heart
No she’s an angel sent to me
She’s got the devil in her heart
No she’s an angel sent to me.
Not A Second Time:
You know you made me cry,
I see no use in wond’ring why,
I cried for you.
And now, you’ve changed your mind,
I see no reason to change mine,
I cried, it’s through, oh.
Oh, you’re giving me the same old line,
I’m wond’ring why,
You hurt me then, you’re back again,
No, no, not a second time.
Money (That’s What I Want):
The best things in life are free
But you can keep ’em for the birds and bees.
Now gimme money (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want, ye-ye-yeh,
That’s what I want.
Your lovin’ give me a thrill
But your lovin’ don’t pay my bill.
Now gimme money (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want, ye-ye-yeh,
That’s what I want.
Money don’t get everything it’s true.
What it don’t get I can’t use.
So gimme money (that’s what I want)
A little money (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want, ye-ye-yeh,
That’s what I want.
Yeh gimme money (that’s what I want)
A little money (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want)
So gimme money (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want, ye-ye-yeh,
That’s what I want.