Chains

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Chains is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. The Beatles covered it on their 1963 album Please Please Me.

Contents 1 Recording 2 Recording Sessions 3 Personnel 3.1 Production 4 Available Versions 5 Available On 6 Source

[edit] Recording

It was recorded on February 11 (See Recording Session - February 11, 1963) when most of the album Please Please Me was recorded. The song had been a minor hit in Britain for Little Eva's backing group, The Cookies. Even though it was featured on their first album, they only played it live for a short time, until they had more songs of their own. Four takes of the song were recorded, though Take One was considered to be the best. George Harrison sang lead vocals, the first of two songs on Please Please Me for George to do so. John played his harmonica overdubs.

[edit] Recording Sessions

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

[edit] Personnel

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[edit] Production

• Producer: George Martin
• Engineer: Norman Smith

[edit] Available Versions

• Take 1 plus Overdubs (Please Please Me), February 11/February 25, 1963
• BBC Side By Side Rerecording (Bootlegs), April 1, 1963
• Pop Goes The Beatles Rerecording (Bootlegs) June 17, 1963
• Pop Goes The Beatles Rerecording (Bootlegs) September 3, 1963

[edit] Available On

• Please Please Me, 1963

[edit] Source

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