Hard Day's Night
The Beatles
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It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log But when I get home to you I'll find the things that you do Will make me feel alright You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone You know I feel ok When I'm home everything seems to be right When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight Owww! So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone You know I feel ok When I'm home everything seems to be right When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log But when I get home to you I'll find the things that you do Will make me feel alright You know I feel alright You know I feel alright...
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Title OriginThe title "A Hard Day's Night" was coined by Ringo Starr, the drummer of The Beatles. He unintentionally created it by merging two different phrases: "a hard day's work" and "night time".
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was written and recorded for the band’s first feature film, also named "A Hard Day's Night", released in 1964. The title came before the song, which had to be written to match the film's name.
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CompositionBoth John Lennon and Paul McCartney contributed to the composition of the song. Lennon wrote most of it, while McCartney helped to complete the middle-eight section.
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Unique ChordThe song starts with a unique chord that has sparked much debate among musicians and Beatles fans alike. There are various theories about it, but many believe the chord is a combination of different instruments played together.
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Recording and Release"A Hard Day’s Night" was recorded in a single day on April 16, 1964, at the EMI Studios in London. It was then released about 3 months later on July 10, 1964.
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Chart SuccessFollowing its release, the song topped the charts in both the US and the UK, achieving a number one position in each.
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Grammy Nomination"A Hard Day's Night" received a Grammy nomination in 1965 for Best Performance by a Vocal Group.
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ReceptionThe song was positively received by fans and critics alike, praising it for its catchy tune, engaging lyrics, and the unique opening chord.
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Ringo's PhraseRingo Starr often came up with odd sayings that amused his bandmates. One day, after a long day of work, Starr said it’s been a "hard day's night," and Lennon decided to turn that phrase into a song.
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Music VideoLike many Beatles’ songs of the time, "A Hard Day’s Night" had an accompanying music video that features the band performing the song in a television studio.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered multiple times by a variety of artists, including Peter Sellers, The Supremes, and Ella Fitzgerald, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Cultural ImpactApart from its commercial success, the song also left a significant impact on pop culture. It is often referred to in various films, TV shows, and books.
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