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About This Track
“I Want to Hold Your Hand” is a song by the English pop rock band The Beatles. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and recorded in October 1963, it was the first Beatles record to be made using four-track equipment. McCartney and Lennon did not have any particular inspiration for the song. Instead, they had received specific instructions from manager Brian Epstein to write a song with the American market in mind.
According to the I Want To Hold Your Hand Songfacts, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote this in Jane Asher’s basement. Asher was an actress who became Paul’s first high-profile girlfriend. After appearing in several movies, TV shows and stage productions, Asher became an authority on baking, and has her own business selling party cakes and supplying baking and decorating equipment. She and Paul broke up in 1968.
“I Want to Hold Your Hand” was the band’s first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, starting the British Invasion of the United States music charts. It also held the top spot in the United Kingdom charts. A million copies of the single had already been ordered on its release. “I Want to Hold Your Hand” became The Beatles’ best-selling single worldwide.
According to the I Want To Hold Your Hand Songfacts, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote this in Jane Asher’s basement. Asher was an actress who became Paul’s first high-profile girlfriend. After appearing in several movies, TV shows and stage productions, Asher became an authority on baking, and has her own business selling party cakes and supplying baking and decorating equipment. She and Paul broke up in 1968.
“I Want to Hold Your Hand” was the band’s first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, starting the British Invasion of the United States music charts. It also held the top spot in the United Kingdom charts. A million copies of the single had already been ordered on its release. “I Want to Hold Your Hand” became The Beatles’ best-selling single worldwide.
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CelioGouveia wrote:
Fantástica !
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summerreveries wrote:
The greatest song ever written. [2] Simple, wholesome and honest. I feel happy. :)
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Philistine88 wrote:
The greatest song ever written.
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yyyuck wrote:
this was my ex's and my song; I rarely listen to it anymore but I'm working on removing the negative connotation he left in my mind, because it's still an adorable song. haha
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XVishal7X wrote:
when I hear this song, I feel happy *-* [4]
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maryann2version wrote:
Yeah youuu, got that somethin'.
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pier007 wrote:
first beatles masterpiece!
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kethy140 wrote:
when I hear this song, I feel happy *-* [3]
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coolhotrodder wrote:
cool tune
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weendril wrote:
addict
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Musithec wrote:
YEAH YOU...!
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crawlpalmetto wrote:
It's evenings like this that I remember the Beatles weren't just an amazing band: they were the greatest band ever. This is beyond any words.
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Pedrorockeiro wrote:
Muito boa
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Pedrorockeiro wrote:
I Love this song
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Please27 wrote:
when I hear this song, I feel happy *-* [2]
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davidbowiegirl wrote:
Great song <3 Like the Dollar's cover too.
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TheDarkSide73 wrote:
I LOVE THIS SONG
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Mirthe87 wrote:
Wanna test your musical knowledge? Then take this silly band quiz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LitY5IDtrrQ
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sylwuniaxd wrote:
when I hear this song, I feel happy *-*
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Please27 wrote:
I want to hold your hand!!! Great song! Begining...
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