STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - THE BEATLES - THE EARLY BEATLES

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Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember English musician, singer, songwriter, and music and film producer, George Harrison, on what would have been his 78th Birthday. He passed away in 2001, age 58, from lung cancer. The Early Beatles was released March 22, 1965, on Capitol Records and produced by George Martin. The LP peaked at #43 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified Platinum in both Canada and the US.

"Love Me Do" – 2:23

"Twist and Shout" (Phil Medley and Bert Russell) – 2:33

"Anna (Go to Him)" (Arthur Alexander) – 3:00

"Chains" (Gerry Goffin and Carole King) – 2:27

"Boys" (Luther Dixon and Wes Farrell) – 2:25

"Ask Me Why" – 2:28

Side two

"Please Please Me" – 2:00

"P.S. I Love You" – 2:05

"Baby It's You" (Burt Bacharach, Mack David, and Luther Dixon, credited as Barney Williams) – 2:38

"A Taste of Honey" (Ric Marlow and Bobby Scott) – 2:04

"Do You Want to Know a Secret" – 1:59

John Lennon – rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals
Paul McCartney – bass guitar, vocals
George Harrison – lead guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
Ringo Starr – drums, tambourine, maracas
Andy White – drums on Love Me Do and P.S. I Love You
George Martin – celesta on Baby It's You