I've Just Seen a Face
The Beatles
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I've just seen a face, I can't forget the time or place Where we just met. She's just the girl for me And I want all the world to see We've met, mm-mm-mm-m'mm-mm Had it been another day I might have looked the other way And I'd have never been aware. But as it is I'll dream of her Tonight, di-di-di-di'n'di. Falling, yes I am falling, And she keeps calling Me back again. I have never known The like of this, I've been alone And I have missed things And kept out of sight But other girls were never quite Like this, di-di-di-di'n'di. Falling, yes I am falling, And she keeps calling Me back again. Yeah! Bup-a-lup-bup! Falling, yes I am falling, And she keeps calling Me back again. I've just seen a face, I can't forget the time or place Where we just met. She's just the girl for me And I want all the world to see We've met, mm-mm-mm-di-di-di. Falling, yes I am falling, And she keeps calling Me back again. Falling, yes I am falling, And she keeps calling Me back again. Oh, falling, yes I am falling, And she keeps calling Me back again.
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Title OriginThe song "I've Just Seen a Face" was initially also known as "Auntie Gin's Theme,” named after Paul McCartney's aunt.
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Writer & ComposerPaul McCartney was the sole writer and composer of "I've Just Seen a Face." He is credited for both the music and lyrics, signifying his versatility as an artist.
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Album ReleaseThe song was part of "The Beatles" album called "Help!". It was released in the UK on August 6, 1965.
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Track Sequence"I've Just Seen a Face" is the first song on the second side of the "Help!" album, preceding "Yesterday," one of The Beatles' most famous songs.
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First Folk-Rock SongKnown for its upbeat tempo and McCartney's strong vocal performance, "I've Just Seen a Face" is considered The Beatles' first pure folk-rock song.
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American Album PlacementIn the American release of "Help!", the song was placed on the "Rubber Soul" album instead, marking a significant change in the track listing between the UK and the US versions.
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Recording DetailsThe Beatles recorded "I've Just Seen a Face" in a single day on June 14, 1965, signifying their skill and efficiency in the studio.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "I've Just Seen a Face". Notably, it was covered by American singer and songwriter James Taylor on his debut album.
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McCartney's Favorite SongPaul McCartney has often referred to "I've Just Seen a Face" as one of his favorite songs from The Beatles' catalog.
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Live PerformanceMcCartney included the song in his "Unplugged" performance for MTV in 1991, showcasing his enduring love for the track.
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Song AttributionWhile the song is credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership, John Lennon confirmed in an interview that the song was entirely McCartney's work.
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Song Themethe song tells the story of McCartney’s infatuation with someone he has just seen, and his hope for a future relationship.
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Unique ElementsThe song is unique in The Beatles’ catalogue for its distinctive folk style and the absence of a bass instrument.
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Go-To-SongOn occasions when The Beatles had to perform without their complete set of instruments, this was their go-to song since it could be played with only two acoustic guitars and a brush-stroked drum.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was used in the 2007 musical film "Across The Universe," whose soundtrack was composed entirely of Beatles' hits.
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