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1964 single by the Beatles
"If I Fell" is a song by English rock band the Beatles which first appeared in 1964 on the album A Hard Day`s Night in the United Kingdom and United States, and on the North American album Something New. It was written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney.[2][3] "That`s my first attempt at a ballad proper. ... It shows that I wrote sentimental love ballads way back when", Lennon stated in his 1980 Playboy interview. Paul McCartney stated that he contributed to the song: "We wrote `If I Fell` together."[4]
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If I Fell
The Beatles
Discográfica: Capitol (US) · Estudio de grabación: EMI, London · Productor: George Martin
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If I Fell
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Tell Me Why
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w: John Lennon and Paul McCartney (Lennon–McCartney) •
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1964 /07 /20
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A Hard Day's Night
Fecha Lanzamiento: 10 Julio 1964 · Fecha Grabación: 29 Enero 1964 - 2 Junio 1964Discográfica: Parlophone · Estudio de Grabación: EMI, London; Pathé Marconi, Paris · Productor: George Martin
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A Hard Day's Night
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I Should Have Known Better
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1964 /07 /10
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If I Fell
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1964 /07 /10
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I'm Happy Just To Dance With You
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1964 /07 /10
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1:54 |
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And I Love Her
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w: John Lennon and Paul McCartney (Lennon–McCartney) •
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1964 /07 /10
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Tell Me Why
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w: John Lennon and Paul McCartney (Lennon–McCartney) •
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1964 /07 /10
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2:06 |
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Can't Buy Me Love
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1964 /07 /10
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2:11 |
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Any Time At All
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1964 /07 /10
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2:10 |
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I'll Cry Instead
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w: John Lennon and Paul McCartney (Lennon–McCartney) •
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1964 /07 /10
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1:43 |
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Things We Said Today
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w: John Lennon and Paul McCartney (Lennon–McCartney) •
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1964 /07 /10
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2:34 |
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When I Get Home
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1964 /07 /10
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2:14 |
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You Can't Do That
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1964 /07 /10
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2:33 |
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I'll Be Back
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1964 /07 /10
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 US picture sleeve (reverse) | ||||
| Single by the Beatles | ||||
| from the album A Hard Day`s Night | ||||
| A-side | "And I Love Her" | |||
| Released | 20 July 1964 | |||
| Recorded | 27 February 1964 | |||
| Studio | EMI, London | |||
| Genre | Pop[1] | |||
| Length | 2:22 | |||
| Label | Capitol (US) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lennon–McCartney | |||
| Producer(s) | George Martin | |||
| The Beatles US singles chronology | ||||
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1964 single by the Beatles
"If I Fell" is a song by English rock band the Beatles which first appeared in 1964 on the album A Hard Day`s Night in the United Kingdom and United States, and on the North American album Something New. It was written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney.[2][3] "That`s my first attempt at a ballad proper. ... It shows that I wrote sentimental love ballads way back when", Lennon stated in his 1980 Playboy interview. Paul McCartney stated that he contributed to the song: "We wrote `If I Fell` together."[4]
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Lennon and McCartney shared a single microphone "for their Everly Brothers-like close harmonies".[5]
Like much of the Beatles` early work, the song was released in two different mixes for mono and stereo. Lennon`s opening vocal is single-tracked in mono but double-tracked in the stereo mix.
"If I Fell" was a part of the Beatles repertoire during their US and Canadian tour in 1964. The group typically performed the song faster than the studio version, and Lennon and McCartney often sang it with barely suppressed laughter. On more than one occasion it was introduced as "If I Fell Over".[citation needed]
Single releases
"If I Fell" was released as the B-side of the US single "And I Love Her" on Capitol 5235. As the B-side, it reached number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100.[6] It reached number 28 in Canada.[7] The song was also released as a single in Norway, where it reached number one.[8]
In the UK, it was released on 4 December 1964 as the A-side of a single (b/w "Tell Me Why") on Parlophone DP 562. The single was intended for export, but some retailers sold it in the UK anyway.[9] It did not chart there and is generally not considered an "official" UK single.
Charts
| Chart (1964–1965) | Peak position |
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| Italy (Musica e dischi)[10] | 38 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 3 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[11] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 53 |
| West Germany (Media Control)[11] | 25 |
Personnel
According to Ian MacDonald,[13] except where noted:
- John Lennon – double-tracked vocal,[14] acoustic rhythm guitar
- Paul McCartney – double-tracked vocal,[14] bass
- George Harrison – twelve-string lead guitar[15]
- Ringo Starr – drums
1964 single by the Beatles
"If I Fell" is a song by English rock band the Beatles which first appeared in 1964 on the album A Hard Day`s Night in the United Kingdom and United States, and on the North American album Something New. It was written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney.[2][3] "That`s my first attempt at a ballad proper. ... It shows that I wrote sentimental love ballads way back when", Lennon stated in his 1980 Playboy interview. Paul McCartney stated that he contributed to the song: "We wrote `If I Fell` together."[4]
Recording and performance
Lennon and McCartney shared a single microphone "for their Everly Brothers-like close harmonies".[5]
Like much of the Beatles` early work, the song was released in two different mixes for mono and stereo. Lennon`s opening vocal is single-tracked in mono but double-tracked in the stereo mix.
"If I Fell" was a part of the Beatles repertoire during their US and Canadian tour in 1964. The group typically performed the song faster than the studio version, and Lennon and McCartney often sang it with barely suppressed laughter. On more than one occasion it was introduced as "If I Fell Over".[citation needed]
Single releases
"If I Fell" was released as the B-side of the US single "And I Love Her" on Capitol 5235. As the B-side, it reached number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100.[6] It reached number 28 in Canada.[7] The song was also released as a single in Norway, where it reached number one.[8]
In the UK, it was released on 4 December 1964 as the A-side of a single (b/w "Tell Me Why") on Parlophone DP 562. The single was intended for export, but some retailers sold it in the UK anyway.[9] It did not chart there and is generally not considered an "official" UK single.
Charts
| Chart (1964–1965) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[10] | 38 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 3 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[11] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 53 |
| West Germany (Media Control)[11] | 25 |
Personnel
According to Ian MacDonald,[13] except where noted:
- John Lennon – double-tracked vocal,[14] acoustic rhythm guitar
- Paul McCartney – double-tracked vocal,[14] bass
- George Harrison – twelve-string lead guitar[15]
- Ringo Starr – drums