On this day: in 1962 The Beatles released their debut single ‘Love Me Do’
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On 5 October 1962, the single 'Love Me Do', the debut recording by the band The Beatles, was released in the United Kingdom. 'P.S. I Love You' was placed on the B-side of the record, and it was released by the Parlophone label.
The song was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and Lennon performed the harmonica part. The single was recorded in September 1962 at EMI Studios on Abbey Road in London. Ringo Starr was already behind the drums by then, having replaced Pete Best, whose playing producer George Martin did not approve of for studio work.
On the British chart the single only reached number 17. That result surprised Martin, who had doubted the song's commercial potential.
When the band became famous, 'Love Me Do' was released in other countries as well. In 1964 it topped the American chart, and it also took first place in Australia and New Zealand.
'Love Me Do' came out in several versions with different drummers. The first British pressings contained the recording with Ringo Starr, while in later ones, including the debut album Please Please Me, the drums were played by session musician Andy White.
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