Help!

Melissa Quade, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

About Help!

"Help!" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that served as the title song for the 1965 film and its soundtrack album. It was released as a single in July 1965, and was number one for three weeks in the United States and the United Kingdom. Credited to Lennon–McCartney, "Help!" was written by John Lennon with some assistance from Paul McCartney. During an interview with Playboy in 1980, Lennon recounted: "The whole Beatles thing was just beyond comprehension. I was subconsciously crying out for help". It was ranked at number 29 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. 


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Help, I need somebody
Help, not just anybody
Help, you know, I need someone
Help 

(When)
When I was younger, so much younger than today (I never needed)
I never needed anybody's help in any way (now)
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured (and now I find)
Now I find, I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors 

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you, please, please help me? 

(Now)
And now my life has changed in, oh, so many ways (my independence)
My independence seems to vanish in the haze (but)
But every now and then I feel so insecure (I know that I)
I know that I just need you like I've never done before 

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you, please, please help me? 

When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way (now)
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured (and now I find)
Now I find, I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors 

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you, please, please help me?
Help me, help me

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John Lennon

John Ono Lennon MBE, born John Winston Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as a founder, and member of the Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Together with Paul McCartney, he formed one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. Lennon left the Beatles at the end of the sixties soon after meeting Yoko Ono. He formed the Plastic Ono Band and continued a succesful solo career recording until 1975, when his second child Sean Lennon was born. In 1980, with the release of the LP "Double Fantasy," Lennon was once more in the publice eye. Lennon passed away after being shot b… more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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10 facts about this song

Writing Development
"Help!" is famously known as the first John Lennon Beatles song to reveal his inner turmoil and insecurity. It marked the transition of The Beatles' music from simply sounding happy and love-struck to having more profound emotional depth.
Self-Reflection Lyrics
According to John Lennon’s interview in 1980, the song lyrics mirror his own feelings at the time of 1965. He was feeling fat, insecure, and unhappy with himself as he struggled with the sudden fame that had bestowed upon him and The Beatles.
Album and Film
"Help!" is not only a song, but it is also the name of the album and film that was released by The Beatles in 1965. The song was incorporated as the title track for both the album and the film.
Chart Performance
"Help!" was a massive commercial success. In the United States, it became The Beatles’ eighth number one hit. It also topped the charts in the UK, Australia, Canada, and multiple other countries around the world.
Commercial Success
It was the fourth UK single by The Beatles to sell over a million copies, effectively making it a "double platinum" hit in terms of today's certification levels.
Single Release
The release of "Help!" coincided with the Beatles’ North American tour in August 1965, amplifying its popularity overnight.
Instrumentation
"Help!" is interestingly noted for its distinctive, "jangly” 12-string electric guitar introduction with a catchy rhythm, attributed to George Harrison's songwriting influence.
Remastered Version
"Help!" was remastered and re-released in 2009 in a new stereo mix, giving the track fresh digitized sound clarity.
Covered Versions
"Help!" has been covered by various artists, including The Carpenters and John Farnham, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity.
Recognition
In 2004, "Help!" was ranked number 29 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", which highlights its significant impact on popular music history.

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