The Beatles Released Their First Single In The UK On October 5, 1962
The Beatles released the first single of their career on October 5th of 1962. The song was "Love Me Do" and it would later be included on their first album Please Please Me.
While it only reached #17 upon it's initial release in the UK, it would reach #1 in the United States as a single in 1964. It reached #4 in Canada in 1964. And it also reached #4 in the UK upon it's re-release in 1982.
"Love Me Do" was recorded with three different drummers; Pete Best, Andy White, & Ringo Starr. All three versions have been released. The Pete Best version was included in 1995's Anthology 1. The Andy White version was released on Please Please Me. The Ringo Starr version can be heard on the Past Masters Vol. 1 collection.
The Beatles performing "Some Other Guy" in 1962:
While it only reached #17 upon it's initial release in the UK, it would reach #1 in the United States as a single in 1964. It reached #4 in Canada in 1964. And it also reached #4 in the UK upon it's re-release in 1982.
"Love Me Do" was recorded with three different drummers; Pete Best, Andy White, & Ringo Starr. All three versions have been released. The Pete Best version was included in 1995's Anthology 1. The Andy White version was released on Please Please Me. The Ringo Starr version can be heard on the Past Masters Vol. 1 collection.
The Beatles performing "Some Other Guy" in 1962:
Labels: 1962, October 5, The Beatles
