I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

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"I Saw Her Standing There" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles credited to Paul McCartney and John Lennon, but written primarily by McCartney. It is the opening track on the band's 1963 debut album Please Please Me. In December 1963, Capitol Records released the song in the United States as the B-side on the label's first single by the Beatles, "I Want to Hold Your Hand". While the A-side topped the US Billboard chart for seven weeks starting 1 February 1964, "I Saw Her Standing There" entered the Billboard Hot 100 on 8 February 1964, remaining there for 11 weeks, peaking at No. 14. The song placed on the Cashbox chart for only one week at No. 100 on the same week of its Billboard debut. In 2004, "I Saw Her Standing There" was ranked No. 139 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. more »

Year: 1993 2:57 4,331 Views Well she was just seventeen You know what I mean And the way she looked Was way beyond compare So how could I dance with another, Oh, when I saw her standing there Well she looked at me And I, I could see That before too long I'd fall in love with her She wouldn't dance with another Oh, when I saw her standing there Well my heart went boom When I crossed that room And I held her hand in mine Oh we danced through the night And we held each other tight And before too long I fell in love with her Now I'll never dance with another Oh, when I saw her standing there Well my heart went boom When I crossed that room And I held her hand in mine Oh we danced through the night And we held each other tight And before too long I fell in love with her Now I'll never dance with another Oh, when I saw her standing there Oh, since I saw her standing there Yeah, well since I saw her standing there

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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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Early Beatles Song "I Saw Her Standing There" is one of the earliest Beatles' songs, written primarily by Paul McCartney, with the contribution of John Lennon. It was composed in 1962 when the Beatles were still largely undiscovered globally.

First Album Track This song is the opening track on the Beatles' debut studio album "Please Please Me" released in 1963.

Original Title The original title of the song was "Seventeen". It was later changed to "I Saw Her Standing There" during the process of recording.

Influence The song's structure and style were influenced by Paul McCartney's interest in American rhythm and blues, particularly the work of Little Richard.

McCartney's Different Vocal Sound "I Saw Her Standing There" showcases McCartney's ability to create different vocal sounds. Here he uses a more throaty, rock 'n' roll sound.

Live Performances "I Saw Her Standing There" has been a popular choice for live performances throughout Paul McCartney's career, even during his post-Beatles solo career.

Cover Versions The song has been covered by numerous artists including Elton John and Bruce Springsteen. A version recorded by Elton John features John Lennon and has been released as a single.

Release in US In the United States, the song was first released as the B-side to the "I Want to Hold Your Hand" single.

High Ranking "I Saw Her Standing There" is ranked number 139 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

Memorable Intro The count-in for the song ("One, two, three, four!") was the first one to be retained on a Beatles studio recording. This became an iconic opening not just for the track, but for the Beatles' recording career as a whole.

Lyrics Writing The lyrics were co-written by McCartney and Lennon in a joint writing session, with McCartney focusing on the music and Lennon contributing to the lyrics.

Recording Time The song was recorded in less than ten hours, as the Beatles had to record their debut album in a single day.

Quick Composition The song itself was reportedly written in just one day. McCartney conceived the melody in a dream and worked with Lennon to complete the song the following day.

Grammy Hall of Fame In 2004, "I Saw Her Standing There" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, honoring its historical, artistic, and cultural significance.

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