Anna (Go To Him)

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Anna (Go To Him) is a song written and performed by Arthur Alexander. It was covered by The Beatles on their first album, Please Please Me.

Contents 1 Recording 2 Recording Sessions 3 Available Versions 4 Personnel 4.1 The Beatles 4.2 Production 5 Available On 6 Sources

[edit] Recording

The song is a cover of a 1962 soul single. It was recorded in three takes on February 11, 1963, the day that most of the Please Please Me album was recorded. The last take was considered the best and therefore was the one used on the album. The song had been part of the band's live set since it's original release. On their version, the original piano lick was played by George Harrison on guitar. John, attempting to toughen up the lyrics, removes the word 'darling,' included in the original version. It was rerecorded for BBC radio twice.

[edit] Recording Sessions

• February 11, 1963: Most of the album Please Please Me recorded. →

[edit] Available Versions

• Please Please Me album version. February 11, 1963. Take 3.
• Pop Goes The Beatles radio version. June 17, 1963.
• Pop Goes The Beatles second performance. August 1, 1963.

[edit] Personnel

[edit] The Beatles

• Lead Vocals: John Lennon
• Rythm Guitar: John Lennon
• Backing Vocals: Paul McCartney
• Bass: Paul McCartney
• Backing Vocals: George Harrison
• Lead Guitar: George Harrison
• Drums: Ringo Starr

[edit] Production

• Producer: George Martin
• Engineer: Norman Smith

[edit] Available On

• Please Please Me, 1963.

[edit] Sources

• [1]
• [2]