Hard Day's Night, A (Original Soundtrack) - Beatles (The)

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A Really good day's Night

5 Jul 3rd, 2001

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every track is great

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may not appeal if you dislike early Beatles

Recommendable: Yes 

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In my opinion this the one of the best Beatles albums and certainly the best up until it was created in 1964. It is also the only album to include exclusively Lennon & McCartney songs. Lennon wrote or co-wrote 10 of the 13 songs. On top of this it is the soundtrack to their first legendary movie 'A Hard Day's Night'.


1. A Hard Day's Night -

This was their 7th single and 6th consecutive No. 1. It's a great way to start the album as it begins by struggling you with its impressive opening electric guitar chord, and later puts you into the deepest musical trance full of speed, with its up-tempo structure and piano solo.


2. I Should Have Known Better -

This is a lennon track with a flowing beat.

3. If I Fell -

This was written by John Lennon and recorded by Lennon/McCartney. The vocals on this are as harmonious as they could be and it is a delicate ballad.


4. I'm Happy Just to Dance With You -

Written by Lennon with lead vocals by George Harrison. The story behind this is that Lennon did not think much of the song he'd written so he offered it for George to sing. His style of singing suited the song though and it is a classic.


5. And I Love Her -

This is one of the most gentle Beatles tracks and has an acoustic arrangement.


6. Tell Me Why -

Written and sung by Lennon 'tell me why' is an aggressive rock track.


7. Can't Buy Me Love -

Written and sung by McCartney. He sings about jealousy and threats and it's a classic rock number.


8. Any Time at All -

Another Lennon track that is a classic rocker but does not feature in the film.


9. I'll Cry Instead -

A classic Lennon track that's only 1:47 long but an amazing love lament about a love that's lost, but with an important quote of resignation and irony.

10. Things We Said Today -

A McCartney song that was the B-side to the single 'A Hard Days Night'.


11. When I Get Home -

Written by Lennon with great harmonies and guitar work.


12. You Can't Do That -

This was the B-side to the single 'Can't Buy Me Love' and showed the lead guitarist John singing another love story and playing an amazing solo procing that their B-sides would all have been worthy singles.


13. I'll Be Back -

A tender acoustic ballad sung in two and three-part harmonies.


I think what really makes this album exceptional is the quality of every single song on the album - there's not a dud or average track on it. They are all classics. The music is radiant, consisitent, and incredible. There's infinite energy on the performances of every track. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in the Beatles who may have only heard 'Can't Buy Me Love' and 'A Hard Days' Night', you will not be disappointed. 

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BLUESY

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25.09.2003 16:36

The third album released by the Beatles, but I'd say the first REALLY good....regards!!

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