The Night Before
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The Night Before is the second song off The Beatles' 1965 album Help!. It was written mainly by Paul McCartney.
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Wiriting and recording
The song was believed to be written at Paul's longtime girlfriend Jane Asher's parents' house. The song was recorded on February 17,1965 in two takes.
Personnel
The Beatles
- Backing Vocals: John Lennon
- Piano: John Lennon
- Lead Vocals: Paul McCartney
- Bass: Paul McCartney
- Lead Guitar: Paul McCartney
- Backing Vocals: George Harrison
- Rythm Guitar: George Harrison
- Drums: Ringo Starr
- Percussion: Ringo Starr
Production
- Producer: George Martin
- Engineer: Norman Smith
In The Movie Help!
The song is played in the movie Help when The Beatles are filmed on Salisbury Plain in England. At this point in the movie they are being protected by the military so that the "Eastern" people don't sacrifice Ringo.
Available Versions
- Take 2, Master Version (Help!), February 17, 1965.
- Take 2, Acetate, (Bootlegs). February 17, 1965.
- The Beatles (Invite You To Take A Ticket To Ride) BBC Radio Rerecording, May 26, 1965, (Bootlegs)
Available On
- Help!, 1965.
- Rock 'n' Roll Music, 1976.
