Beatles Single - We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper (1965) part A
On 3 December 1965, The Beatles released their (and the world’s) first “double A-sided” single. We Can Work It Out and Day Tripper were given equal billing and indeed both of them were #1 songs in the UK.
We Can Work It Out was another collaboration between Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Paul wrote the verses, while John wrote the chorus. The contrast in styles is quite stark, and stereotypical of the composers’ tendancies. Paul’s parts of the song are bright and optimistic, probably written about Jane Asher. John’s part is darker, in a minor key, and speaks of mortality.
Musically, the track is notable for John’s use of a harmonium (reed organ). George Harrison contributed to the song’s style by suggesting a waltz beat for John’s section. Unusually, George is only heard on the track playing tambourine, not guitar. Recording the track took a total of 11 studio hours - by far the most for any Beatles song so far.
Stay tuned for the other A-side, Day Tripper, coming soon to this space.
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