The Beatles - think for yourself, 1965

"In his 1980 autobiography, I, Me, Mine, George Harrison recalls little about the inspiration behind "Think for Yourself". He said that his intention was to target narrow-minded thinking and identified the British government as a possible source. Partly as a result of the vagueness of his comments, the song has invited interpretation as both a political commentary and a statement on a failing personal relationship."

The Beatles - paperback writer, 1966

"Years ago, my Auntie Lil said to me, 'Why do you always write songs about love all the time? Can't you ever write about a horse or the summit conference or something interesting?' So, I thought, 'All right, Auntie Lil.'"

The Beatles - drive my car, 1965

"Drive My Car" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written primarily by Paul McCartney, with lyrical contributions from John Lennon. It was first released on the band's 1965 album Rubber Soul as the opening track. The song later appeared in North America on the Yesterday and Today collection, again to open the record, as the track had been dropped from the American version of Rubber Soul."

The Beatles - words of love cover, 1964

"The Beatles recorded a cover version of the song on October 18, 1964, for the UK album Beatles for Sale. It first appeared in the US on the album Beatles VI. It was also on a 7-inch extended play, Beatles for Sale No. 2, released by Parlophone/EMI in 1965. John Lennon and Paul McCartney, who were fans of Holly, sang in harmony with George Harrison, holding to the vocal and instrumental sound of Holly's original as well as they could. Before their big break, the group had performed the song live between 1958 and 1962, with Lennon and Harrison singing. For the official release, though, Lennon and McCartney shared vocal duties. The song only took two takes, along with a vocal overdub."

The Beatles - mr moonlight cover, 1964

"Mr. Moonlight" is a song written by Roy Lee Johnson and recorded by Dr. Feelgood and the Interns in 1962. The song was covered by the Beatles on their 1964 albums Beatles for Sale (in the U.K.) and Beatles '65 (in the U.S.)."

The Beatles - i'll follow the sun, 1964

"I wrote that in my front parlour in Forthlin Road. I was about 16. 'I'll Follow the Sun' was one of those very early ones. I seem to remember writing it just after I'd had the flu and I had that cigarette. I remember standing in the parlour, with my guitar, looking out through the lace curtains of the window, and writing that one."

The Beatles - rock and roll music cover, 1964

"Rock and Roll Music" is a song by American musician and songwriter Chuck Berry, written and recorded by Berry in May 1957. It has been widely covered and is one of Berry's most popular and enduring compositions. "Rock and Roll Music" was met with instant success, reaching the top 10 in the United States. The Beatles' 1964 recording topped singles charts in Europe and in Australia, and the Beach Boys had a U.S. top 10 hit with the song in 1976."

The Beatles - i wanna be your man, 1963

"The only two versions of the song were Ringo and the Rolling Stones. That shows how much importance we put on it: We weren't going to give them anything great, right?"

The Beatles - you've really got a hold on me cover, 1963

"You've Really Got a Hold on Me" is a song written by Smokey Robinson, which became a 1962 top 10 hit single for the Miracles. One of the Miracles' most covered tunes, this million-selling song received a 1998 Grammy Hall of Fame Award. It has also been selected as one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. It was recorded by the Beatles for their second album, With the Beatles (1963). Many other musicians also recorded versions."

The Beatles - little child, 1963

"McCartney shows himself in good form as pianist on this track. From his opening glissando to his vamping during the fade, Paul shows himself as more than capable on the keyboards, even at this early stage of The Beatles recording career. George Martin, while still appearing tickling the ivories on later Beatles songs, was shown here that piano work could easily be trusted to the hands of an actual Beatle. Paul’s bass work is also proficient throughout but, as with most of this album, is barely discernable because of being buried in the mix. Paul also does very well singing in unison with John throughout the song, jumping into a higher harmony whenever the lyrics "I'm so sad and lonely" are heard in the verses as well as for a moment during the final seconds of the song."

The Beatles - twist and shout cover, 1963

"Twist and Shout" is a 1961 song written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns (later credited as "Bert Russell"). It was originally recorded by The Top Notes, but it did not become a hit in the record charts until it was reworked by the Isley Brothers for their album Twist & Shout in 1962. The song has been covered by several artists, including the Beatles, Salt-N-Pepa, and Chaka Demus & Pliers, who experienced chart success with their versions."

The Beatles - a taste of honey cover, 1963

"A Taste of Honey" is a pop standard written by Bobby Scott and Ric Marlow. It was originally an instrumental track (or recurring theme) written for the 1960 Broadway version of the 1958 British play A Taste of Honey which was also made into the film of the same name in 1961. The original and a later recording by Herb Alpert in 1965 earned the song four Grammy Awards."

The Beatles - baby it's you cover, 1963

"Baby It's You" is a song written by Burt Bacharach (music), Luther Dixon (credited as Barney Williams), and Mack David (lyrics). It was recorded by the Shirelles and the Beatles and was a hit for both. The highest-charting version of "Baby It's You" was by the band Smith, who took the track to No.5 on the US charts in 1969."

The Beatles - ps i love you, 1963

"Written primarily by Paul McCartney, it showcases the band's early rock and roll and pop style with heartfelt lyrics and a catchy melody. The song tells a story of a man writing a letter to his beloved, ending it with the affectionate postscript "PS I Love You." It’s a sweet expression of love and commitment, wrapped in a simple, melodic tune that captures the innocence and sincerity of young romance. This track reflects The Beatles' knack for blending relatable storytelling with memorable music, a key factor in their enduring global appeal."

The Beatles - ask me why, 1963

"Written in early 1962, "Ask Me Why" is principally a John Lennon composition, but was credited to Lennon and Paul McCartney, as were all other Lennon–McCartney originals on the first pressings of Please Please Me album. McCartney said, "It was John's original idea and we both sat down and wrote it together, just did a job on it. It was mostly John's." It was part of their live act prior to their recording contract, and was one of the songs performed at their first Parlophone recording session in EMI's Abbey Road studio two on 6 June 1962. The song emulates the style of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, by whom Lennon was influenced, and draws its opening guitar phrase from the Miracles' "What's So Good About Goodbye" (1961)."

The Beatles - boys cover, 1963

"Ringo always used to do a song in the show. Back then he had 'Boys'. It was a little embarrassing because it went, 'I'm talking about boys - yeah, yeah - boys'. It was a Shirelles hit and they were girls singing it, but we never thought we should call it Girls, just because Ringo was a boy. We just sang it the way they'd sung it and never considered any implications."

The Beatles - anna go to him cover, 1963

"Despite the song's title, throughout the song the lyric is "go with him" rather than "go to him".[3] Regarding the additional syllable added to Ann's name in the song, Alexander said, "it just fit better than Ann."

The Beatles - the walk cover, 2021

"The Beatles recorded a version of Jimmy McCracklin’s 1958 hit ‘The Walk’ during the Get Back/Let It Be sessions in January 1969. The song was written by Jimmy McCracklin and Bob Garlic. Released as a single in January 1958, it peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1958."

The Beatles - i'm looking through you anthology two version, 1996

"During October and November 1965, the Beatles recorded three versions of "I'm Looking Through You". Take 1 was recorded on 24 October and was slower than the version released on Rubber Soul, having a tempo of 132 beats per minute. It had a significantly different rhythm and lacked the "Why, tell me why..." middle eight of the final version. Take 1 was eventually released in 1996 on the Anthology 2 compilation. Take 1 also featured an electric twelve-bar blues jam, and a pitch centre in the key of G."

The Beatles - i'm a loser live, 1964

"Anyone who is one of the best in his field - as Dylan is - is bound to influence people." This statement from John Lennon in 1964 indicated where he placed the credit for his change in songwriting style. While other songs written earlier that year touched on aspects of the Bob Dylan sound (such as the puffing harmonica on "I Should Have Known Better"), the first Lennon song that is openly credited by all sources as being musically and lyrically influenced by Bob Dylan is the second track on the British "Beatles For Sale" album, "I'm A Loser."