I'll Be On My Way
The Beatles
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The sun is fading away That's the end of the day As the June light turns to moonlight I'll be on my way Just one kiss and I'll go Don't hide the tears that don't show As the June light turns to moonlight I'll be on my way To where the winds don't blow And golden rivers flow This way will I go They were right, I was wrong True love didn't last long As the June light turns to moonlight I'll be on my way, hey To where the winds don't blow And golden rivers flow This way will I go They were right, I was wrong True love didn't last long As the June light turns to moonlight I'll be on my way, hey I'll be on my way, oh, oh I'll be on my way, oh, oh I'll be on my way
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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7 facts about this song
Composition and Authorship"I'll Be On My Way" is officially credited to Lennon–McCartney, the songwriting partnership of The Beatles' members, John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
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Performance and RecordingThe Beatles originally recorded "I'll Be On My Way" on 4 April 1963 during a BBC session for the radio program 'Side by Side.'
- Billy J. Kramer later recorded the song for his version, released on 26 April 1963.
- Kramer's band, The Dakotas, accompanied him during recording sessions.
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Release and ReceptionThe song was released as the B-side of Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas' single, "Do You Want to Know a Secret," another song written by Lennon–McCartney.
- Kramer's version peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart.
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Beatles' PerformanceThe Beatles never released their version of "I'll Be On My Way" as part of their official discography during their years as an active band.
- Their version of the song only became available to the public in 1994 with the release of "Live at the BBC," an album featuring their BBC Radio performances.
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Historical Significance"I'll Be On My Way" is recognized as the first song by The Beatles to be aired on the BBC, marking a milestone in the band's history.
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UniquenessDespite being recorded by such high-profile artists, "I'll Be On My Way" remains a unique song in the repertoire of both The Beatles and Billy J. Kramer since it was the only song that The Beatles gave to Kramer without recording a studio version themselves.
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ProductionLegendary producer George Martin was behind the production of Billy J. Kramer's version of "I'll Be On My Way." Martin, who was also responsible for producing The Beatles’ music, played a vital role in shaping the 'British Invasion' sound of the 1960s.
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