The Beatles had their first No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom in 1962. They reached No. 1 for the first time in the United States with a different song.

Paul McCartney marked this early track as the song that lifted The Beatles up to a new height, levelling up their career and songwriting abilities.

The Beatles butted heads with their producer, George Martin, while they were recording what would become their debut single.

In addition to the band's original compositions, The Beatles were also open to recording covers, particularly in their early years. Their 1963 debut album 'Please Please Me' included several ...