About This Track
“
Every Little Thing” is a song written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon/McCartney) and performed by The Beatles on their 1964 British album Beatles for Sale. In North America, Capitol released it as the last track on Beatles VI.
Composition
McCartney wrote the song in a music room at the home of Jane Asher where he was living at the time. He had hopes it would be released as a single, but it “didn’t have quite what was required”, and was released on Beatles for Sale instead.
For a long time people thought “Every Little Thing” was a rare instance in which the composer was not the lead singer, but in reality, the song is sung by Lennon and McCartney together. In the verses, John’s voice is the more audible of the two, with Paul’s heard more clearly in the chorus.
The song’s composer, though, is not in question: McCartney claimed the song as described above, and Lennon said in an interview with Playboy that McCartney wrote it.
Recording
The released version was recorded in four takes at EMI Studios on 29 September 1964, and then five more on 30 September. The Beatles were enjoying themselves on the second night; take six was aborted due to McCartney burping his vocals, and take seven was finished but ended in loud laughter. In this recording it is very likely that Paul and John sang together on the same microphone.
Every Little Thing” is a song written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon/McCartney) and performed by The Beatles on their 1964 British album Beatles for Sale. In North America, Capitol released it as the last track on Beatles VI.Composition
McCartney wrote the song in a music room at the home of Jane Asher where he was living at the time. He had hopes it would be released as a single, but it “didn’t have quite what was required”, and was released on Beatles for Sale instead.
For a long time people thought “
Every Little Thing” was a rare instance in which the composer was not the lead singer, but in reality, the song is sung by Lennon and McCartney together. In the verses, John’s voice is the more audible of the two, with Paul’s heard more clearly in the chorus.The song’s composer, though, is not in question: McCartney claimed the song as described above, and Lennon said in an interview with Playboy that McCartney wrote it.
Recording
The released version was recorded in four takes at EMI Studios on 29 September 1964, and then five more on 30 September. The Beatles were enjoying themselves on the second night; take six was aborted due to McCartney burping his vocals, and take seven was finished but ended in loud laughter. In this recording it is very likely that Paul and John sang together on the same microphone.
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pier007 wrote:
Macca says it was a an album 'filler', I don't agree, I like it quite a lot
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dana58 wrote:
<3
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nybbon wrote:
God, this song is SO underrated and forgotten. Probably the best tune on Beatles For Sale. The chorus fantastic, and the harmonies sound so good!
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Gazettesucks wrote:
this song is underrated!
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khareen17 wrote:
i must love this song forever ♥
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monkeycasino67 wrote:
beatles for sale is sooo underrated [7]
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Eban- wrote:
beatles for sale is sooo underrated [6]
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futterblyay wrote:
beatles for sale is sooo underrated [5]
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charlielewis wrote:
John and Paul never sang more beautifully together.
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fernandomys wrote:
Bonita, bonita, bonita...
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harmpy wrote:
One of their best.
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meister333 wrote:
beatles for sale is sooo underrated [4]
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DeadlockVictim wrote:
The parallel harmony part in the chorus make this song. That and the timpani.
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ennaenna wrote:
I recently discovered this song, and maaaan I love it ♥
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bawdo wrote:
beatles for sale is sooo underrated [3]
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Mr_Whirly wrote:
This is such an amazing song
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krustywazoo wrote:
"beatles for sale is sooo underrated " x2. possibly my favourite beatles album
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Ackibear wrote:
What a song!
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cbpride wrote:
So amazing.
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