Composer

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Paul McCartney

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Rock

Compose Date

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1964

Average_duration

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4:19

"A Hard Day's Night" is a song composed by Paul McCartney and released by The Beatles in 1964. It was the title track of their third studio album and also served as the theme song for their first feature film of the same name. The song was written in a single day, with McCartney drawing inspiration from a phrase used by Ringo Starr to describe their hectic schedule. The song features a distinctive opening chord, which has been the subject of much analysis and debate among musicologists. It is a fast-paced rock and roll number, with a driving rhythm section and catchy vocal melody. The lyrics describe the exhaustion and excitement of being a young musician on the road, with lines like "It's been a hard day's night, and I've been working like a dog" and "But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do will make me feel alright." The song is divided into two main sections, with the first featuring a repeated chord progression and the second featuring a more complex melody and chord structure. The song also features a distinctive guitar solo by George Harrison, which has become one of the most iconic moments in rock and roll history. "A Hard Day's Night" premiered on the album of the same name, which was released on July 10, 1964. The film of the same name premiered in London on July 6, 1964, and in the United States on August 11, 1964. The song was released as a single in the United States on July 13, 1964, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Overall, "A Hard Day's Night" is a classic example of The Beatles' early rock and roll sound, with catchy melodies, driving rhythms, and memorable lyrics. It remains one of their most popular and enduring songs, and has been covered by countless artists over the years.

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