I'm Happy Just to Dance with You
By:
The Beatles
Lead vocals:
George Harrison
Songwriter(s):
Lennon/McCartney
First released on:
A Hard Day's Night Original Motion Picture Sound Track
U.S. release date:
June 26, 1964
U.K. release date:
July 10, 1964
Length (≈):
1:58
Label:
Capitol
Label:
Parlophone
Label:
United Artists
Produced by:
George Martin
Recording date(s):
March 1, 1964
Recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios (EMI)
Musicians :
- George Harrison – lead vocal, lead guitar
- John Lennon – backing vocal, rhythm guitar
- Paul McCartney – backing vocal, bass
- Ringo Starr – drums, African drum
Written by Lennon with input from McCartney in February of 1964 for George Harrison to sing in the Beatles' upcoming movie, A Hard Day's Night, this song has, in Paul's phrase, "a slim little premise," designed to stir up the fan base. Musically, the chord changes (from E to a-flat minor) are quite sophisticated, and yield harmonies much more complicated than the simple lyrics really deserve. The song also shows a syncopated back-beat not heard before, but which becomes prominent in later releases. Harrison takes the lead and also plays his 12-string in this track.
Recording
March 1, 1964 in 4 takes.
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