This time, I'm presenting one of the first songs recorded by The Beatles. I'm not saying it was their very first recording, because officially, their first recordings were made on January 1, 1962, in that infamous failed audition for Decca Records, where the label owner rejected them and practically slammed the door in their faces, claiming (according to him) that "guitar groups had no future." Haha, the guy was crazy! I think if he were still alive, he'd probably be tearing his hair out. What a lack of vision and foresight that man had!
The song I'm pleased to share with you is none other than "Lo Me Do," a magnificent track that, for me, started all the magic that followed, and I think many people agree with me on that point. I should mention that three versions of this song were actually recorded, with three different drummers. The first was recorded by Pete Best, the original drummer of The Beatles, in June 1962. The second version was recorded by Ringo Starr, who also played tambourine on that occasion, in September 1962. A few days later, also in September of that same year, a session drummer known to Martin, Andy White, recorded it, and this was the version that was finally included on the first LP (titled Please Please Me), thus inaugurating the story we all know. I don't know if Ringo still harbors any resentment towards George Martin for that decision; I don't think so. Ringo has never been one to hold a grudge.
The The version recorded by Ringo Starr is included on LPs, both from that time and throughout the decades. It was even featured on the B-side of their first single, "P.S. I Love You," and is among the first songs credited to McCartney and Lennon. Several sources cite that McCartney primarily composed it long before the original Beatles lineup in the late 1950s, when it was just an idea Lennon had to form a band, which would have been called The Silver Beatles. It's a pleasure for me to share this song with you today, October 9th, John Lennon's birthday, who would have been 86 years old today. It's a small tribute from me to John, wherever he may be.
This wonderful track features John on rhythm and harmonic guitar, as well as backing vocals, Paul on bass and lead vocals, George on lead guitar, and Ringo on drums (the version he recorded with the group includes a tambourine). It was produced by George. Martin at the EMI studios in London (Parlophone record label, a subsidiary of EMI), released on October 5, 1962, and subsequently opening the B-side of the record "Please Please Me" in March-April 1963. Finally, I share with you an anecdote from the 007 James Bond film, "Goldfinger" from 1964, where the character makes a loud and somewhat annoying comment towards The Beatles, and I quote verbatim "My dear girl, there are some things you just don't do; like drinking Dom Pérignon '53 above 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That's as bad as listening to the Beatles without earplugs! Hahaha. And coincidentally, on October 5, 1962, the first James Bond film (Dr. No) premiered in the UK. Two cultural expressions of the UK were born on that same day: the first James Bond 007 film, "Dr. No," starring Sean Connery, and the release of The Beatles' first single, "Love Me Do," which I mentioned in the review.
Well, my dear friends, it has been a pleasure to share this review with you, made with much love for all of you. We'll see each other, read each other, and comment again soon. Until next time... Blessings...!!!
Original YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbt8oH5Lxto
Original story by @cayitus63
Screenshots from the The Beatles - "Love Me Do" - 1962
Images from the era of singles, EPs and song promotions.
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Rating: 90/100
Originally posted through scrobble.life/music.
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