The Beatles – Songs released in 1964
Songs released by The Beatles in 1964, listed alphabetically. The Beatles released two official UK albums in ’64. A hard day’s Night AND Beatles for sale. You’ll see below that while Paul McCartney was writing some great songs during this period, John Lennon was the biggest creative force in 1964. As things progressed, this would begin to equalize and in a few years McCartney would write more of The Beatles. songs Lennon made.
1. “A Hard Day’s Night”
Written and sung by John Lennon, this is one of the Beatles’ most famous early songs, partly because it is also the title of their influential film of the same name, also released in 1964. Of course, it was also the name of the album that accompanied him. the distinction of being the only Beatles album to include only Lennon / McCartney originals. It was The Beatles’ third album and a huge step forward for the band. “A Hard Day’s Night” was a number one single in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
2. “And I love her”
Written (mostly) and sung by Paul McCartney. This was one of The Beatles’ best early ballads. It was a 12th single in the United States.
3. “Anytime”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
4. “Baby’s in Black”
A true Lennon / McCartney track (co-written and co-sung). It is unique because it is in 3/4 time (or “waltz” time). Most of the Beatles (and rock / pop songs in general) are at 4/4 times.
5. “Can’t Buy Me Love”
Written and sung by Paul McCartney. Simple # 1 in both the US and UK.
6. “Eight days a week”
Like “A Hard Day’s Night”, this title came from something that Ringo Starr would say was not quite right, but Lennon liked the sound and took it for a song. It was number one in the US and it was also a real collaboration between Lennon and McCartney (as opposed to just one in name).
7. “Every little thing”
Written by Paul McCartney but John Lennon was the lead singer. This is quite unusual as in most of the Beatles songs the lead singer was also the lead songwriter, except in the case of Ringo Starr (and also George Harrison in the early years) who used to sing covers or songs of Lennon / McCartney.
8. “Everyone tries to be my baby”
This was a cover. Written by Carl Perkins and sung by George Harrison.
9. “Honey, no”
This is another cover of Carl Perkins. This was sung by Ringo Starr.
10. “I call your name”
Written and sung by John Lennon. This was on a UK EP and today can only be found on the Past Teachers Volume One.
11. “I don’t want to spoil the party”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
12. “I feel good”
Written and sung by John Lennon. This was a one-time release (not on any album) and can be financed today in The Beatles 1 and in the Past Teachers Volume One. It reached number 1 in both the US and the UK. It is well known for the way it opens with guitar commentary, which is an early sign of The Beatles’ upcoming experiments in the studio.
13. “I should have known better”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
14. “If I fell”
Written and sung by John Lennon. A good example that McCartney wasn’t the only balladeer on the Lennon / McCartney team.
15. “I’ll be back”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
16. “I will cry instead”
Written and sung by John Lennon. In addition to being included in the A hard day’s Night album, it was released as a single in the US It reached number 25 on the US singles charts.
17. “I will follow the sun”
Written and sung by Paul McCartney. Actually originally written when McCartney was just a teenager in 1959.
18. “I’m a loser”
Written and sung by John Lennon. The self-deprecating lyrics of the songs were an early sign that the Beatles were beginning to mature as lyricists.
19. “I’m happy just to dance with you”
Written by John Lennon and sung by George Harrison.
20. “Kansas City” / “Hey, hey, hey, hey”
This was a version sung by Paul McCartney. The song (s) are attributed to Lieber / Stoller / Penniman and made famous by Little Richard (Penniman).
21. “Hand of Komme Gib Mir Deine”
Yes, you read it correctly. This was a German version of the mega hit “I Want to Hold Your Hand” which was released as a single in Germany. It can be heard today in Past Masters Volume One.
22. “Long Tall Sally”
Another version of Little Richard sung by Paul McCartney. The song is credited to Blackwell / Johnson / Penniman (Little Richard). It was on a UK EP. It can be found today at Past Teachers Volume One.
23. “Matchbox”
Another cover of Carl Perkins. This was sung by Ringo Starr. It was released as a single in the US and reached # 17 on the charts. Like all other early single / EP releases that were not featured on any UK album, it can be heard on Past Masters Volume One.
24. “Mr. Moonlight”
This is a cover of a song written by Roy Lee Johnson. It was sung by John Lennon.
25. “No response”
A true Lennon / McCartney composition, although Lennon was the lead singer / songwriter.
26. “Rock and roll music”
A Chuck Berry cover. Sung by John Lennon.
27. “She is a woman”
Written and sung by Paul McCartney. It was the B-side of “I Feel Fine” and can be heard on Past Masters Volume One.
28. “Sie Liebt Dich”
The German version of “She Loves You”. Can be heard in Past Masters Volume One. It actually peaked at No. 97 on the US Singles Charts, despite being in German.
29. “Slow down”
A cover by Larry Williams. Sung by John Lennon. Can be heard in Past Masters Volume One.
30. “Tell me why”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
31. “Things we said today”
Written and sung by Paul McCartney.
32. “What are you doing?”
Written and sung by Paul McCartney.
33. “When I get home”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
34. “Words of love”
A cover of Buddy Holly. Sung by Lennon & McCartney.
35. “You can’t do that”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
