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Please Please Me
The Beatles · 1963 · Track 10
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ÁlbumPlease Please Me
Año1963
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The story behind
When you dive into Baby It's You, you encounter a gem with several layers. Originally, the song was conceived by Burt Bacharach, Luther Dixon (credited as Barney Williams), and Mack David. The first version that resonated strongly was by The Shirelles, released in 1961. This recording, produced by Luther Dixon at Bell Sound studios in New York, was not only a hit on the Pop and R&B charts in the United States but also reached number 18 in Canada. Its impact was such that The Shirelles' subsequent album bore the same name, Baby It's You, to capitalize on its popularity. A distinctive feature of this version, which influenced later ones, is the chord changes from minor to major in the verses, giving it that particular feel.
For The Beatles, Baby It's You became part of their live repertoire between 1961 and 1963. They recorded it on February 11, 1963, for what would be their first album, Please Please Me, produced by George Martin. In this recording, which lasts 2:42, The Beatles chose to repeat the second verse instead of the first, a subtle but notable difference compared to The Shirelles' version. Later, in 1994, a live version recorded for the BBC was released, appearing on Live at the BBC. In this performance, John Lennon modified the structure, repeating part of the first verse after the solo, just as The Shirelles did. This live version, along with other BBC recordings, was reissued in EP and CD single format in 1995. Smith's version, on the other hand, reached number 5 on the US charts in 1969, being their most successful release. It was arranged by Del Shannon and was characterized by a more powerful, soulful vocal performance.