Can't Buy Me Love (2:11)

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According to Songfacts.com this was one of the first Pop songs to start with the chorus rather than a verse. That was producer George Martin’s idea.

When pressed by American journalists in 1966 to reveal the song’s “true” meaning, McCartney denied that “Can’t Buy Me Love” was about prostitution, stating that, although it was open to interpretation, that suggestion was going too far, saying: “The idea behind it was that all these material possessions are all very well, but they won’t buy me what I really want. ” Although he was to later comment: “It should have been ‘Can Buy Me Love’ ” when reflecting on the perks that money and fame had brought him.

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  • sharv11

    The Beatles always & forever...<3

    1 May 9:07am Reply
  • EstherBorges

    Beatles *u* Perfeitos como SEMPRE!!!

    9 Feb 1:13pm Reply
  • proffessional

    I'm sure it's a royalty issue as to why we are getting 'alternative versions of songs on last.fm [2]

    25 Jan 9:20pm Reply
  • holyground343

    i love this song:)

    13 Jan 10:51pm Reply
  • darkstar9

    It is a bit misleading for those not in the "know" as this alternate take obviously isn't the single version from the "1" release.

    9 Jan 7:08am Reply
  • mikebreeze

    I'm sure it's a royalty issue as to why we are getting 'alternative versions of songs on last.fm. Though I like this version.

    16 Oct 2012 Reply
  • BlueOclock

    Hmmmm......alternate version! Still The Beatles, and therefore wonderful!

    10 Oct 2012 Reply
  • Drazba

    was just a kid at the time--but remember the girls in the neighborhood going crazy over the beatles--what an amazing thing to experience

    8 Oct 2012 Reply
  • GoodTimin50s60s

    Where Are The Original Versions Going? Better yet WHY are they being replaced???

    2 Oct 2012 Reply
  • Carpe4Diem

    LOVE THIS SONG!!!11

    3 Sep 2012 Reply
  • michaelj57

    finally getting some Beatles music freed up on last.fm

    31 Aug 2012 Reply
  • HamonRat

    It's a strange song. When I listen music in WinAmp with shuffle this song always accidentally appears. :D

    11 Aug 2012 Reply
  • rockandrolljoe

    Money=Love Love=Money

    15 Jul 2012 Reply
  • summerreveries

    I don't care too ... much for money money can't buy me love.

    7 Jul 2012 Reply
  • FF7Bushido

    I don't care too ... much for money <3

    2 Jul 2012 Reply
  • johnror

    If money can't buy me love I guess I'll just have to rent it.

    29 Jun 2012 Reply
  • thekills1985

    But money is pretty nice :D

    9 Jun 2012 Reply
  • oldiesfanjohn

    One of the Boy's best..and they had hundreds of bests!

    18 May 2012 Reply
  • bluebellinbloom

    <3

    22 Apr 2012 Reply
  • BIG-D313

    I'll get you anything my friend... If it makes you feel all right.

    22 Apr 2012 Reply
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