Songs released by The Beatles in 1964, listed alphabetically. The Beatles released two official albums in the UK in ’64: A hard day’s Night & beatles for sale. You’ll see below that while Paul McCartney was writing some great songs during this period, John Lennon was the biggest creative force in 1964. As things progressed, this would start to even out and in a few years McCartney would be writing more of The Beatles. songs that Lennon.
1. “A Hard Day’s Night”
Written and sung by John Lennon, this is one of the Beatles’ most famous early songs, partly because it’s also the title of their influential film of the same name also released in 1964. Of course, it was also the name of the album that released it. accompanies that it holds the distinction of being the only Beatles album to feature only Lennon/McCartney originals. It was The Beatles’ third album and a huge step forward for the band. “A Hard Day’s Night” was a number 1 single in both the US and the UK.
2. “And I love her”
Written (mostly) and sung by Paul McCartney. This was one of The Beatles’ best early ballads. It was a number 12 single in the US.
3. “Anytime”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
4. “Baby in Black”
A true Lennon/McCartney track (co-written and co-sung). It is somewhat unique in that it is in 3/4 time (or “waltz” time). Most of the Beatles (and rock/pop songs in general) are in 4/4 time. 4 times.
5. “You can’t buy my love”
Written and sung by Paul McCartney. Number 1 single in both the US and the UK.
6. “Eight days a week”
Like “A Hard Day’s Night”, this title grew out of something Ringo Starr would say wasn’t quite right, but Lennon liked the sound of it and took it for a song. It was #1 in the US and was also an actual Lennon/McCartney collaboration (rather than one in name only).
7. “Every Little Thing”
Written by Paul McCartney but John Lennon was the lead singer. This is quite unusual, as on most of the Beatles’ songs, the lead singer was also the main songwriter, except in the case of Ringo Starr (and also George Harrison in the early years), who usually sang covers of Lennon/McCartney songs.
8. “Everyone is trying to be my baby.”
This was a cover. Written by Carl Perkins and sung by George Harrison.
9. “Honey, don’t do it.”
This is another Carl Perkins cover. This was sung by Ringo Starr.
10. “I call your name”
Written and sung by John Lennon. This was on a UK EP and can only be found today on the Past Masters Volume One.
11. “I don’t want to crash the party.”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
12. “I feel good”
Written and sung by John Lennon. This was a one-time release (not on any album) and can be financed today at beatles 1 and in the Past Masters Volume One. It reached number 1 in both the US and the UK. It is well known for the way it opens with guitar feedback, which is an early sign of The Beatles’ upcoming experiments in the studio.
13. “I should have known better.”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
14. “If I Fall”
Written and sung by John Lennon. A good example that McCartney wasn’t the only balladeer on the Lennon/McCartney team.
15. “I’ll Be Back”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
16. “I’m going to cry instead.”
Written and sung by John Lennon. In addition to being included in the A hard day’s Night album, was released as a single in the United States. It peaked at number 25 on the US singles chart.
17. “I’ll Follow the Sun”
Written and sung by Paul McCartney. Originally written when McCartney was just a teenager in 1959.
18. “I’m a loser”
Written and sung by John Lennon. The songs’ self-deprecating lyrics were an early sign that the Beatles were beginning to mature as lyricists.
19. “I’m just happy to dance with you.”
Written by John Lennon and sung by George Harrison.
20. “Kansas City”/”Hey hey hey hey”
This was a cover of the Paul McCartney song. The songs are credited to Lieber/Stoller/Penniman and made famous by Little Richard (Penniman).
21. “Komme Gib Mir Deine Mano”
Yes, you read it right. This was a German version of the mega hit “I Want to Hold Your Hand” which was released as a single in Germany. can be heard today Past Masters Volume One.
22. “Long and Tall Sally”
Another Little Richard song by Paul McCartney. The song is credited to Blackwell/Johnson/Penniman (Little Richard). It was on a UK EP release. can be found today at Past Masters Volume One.
23. “Box of Matches”
Another cover by Carl Perkins. This was sung by Ringo Starr. It was released as a single in the US and peaked at number 17 on the charts. Like all other early single/EP releases that didn’t make it onto any UK album, it can be heard on Past Masters Volume One.
24. “Mr. Moonlight”
This is a cover of a song written by Roy Lee Johnson. It was sung by John Lennon.
25. “No Answer”
A true Lennon/McCartney composition, although Lennon was the lead songwriter/singer.
26. “Rock and roll music”
A cover by Chuck Berry. Sung by John Lennon.
27. “She’s a woman”
Written and sung by Paul McCartney. It was the b-side of “I Feel Fine” and can be heard on Past Masters Volume One.
28. “Sie Liebt Dich”
The German version of “She Loves You”. can be heard on Past Masters Volume One. It actually charted at #97 on the US singles charts despite being in German.
29. “Slow Down”
A cover by Larry Williams. Sung by John Lennon. can be heard on Past Masters Volume One.
30. “Tell me why”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
31. “Things We Said Today”
Written and sung by Paul McCartney.
32. “What You Are Doing”
Written and sung by Paul McCartney.
33. “When I Get Home”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
34. “Words of Love”
A cover of Buddy Holly. Sung by Lennon & McCartney.
35. “You can’t do that.”
Written and sung by John Lennon.
