All I’ve Got to Do – The Beatles – Release date: 22 November 1963

“All I’ve Got to Do” is a song written by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and performed by the English rock band the Beatles on their second British album, With the Beatles (1963). In the United States, “All I’ve Got to Do” originally appeared on Meet the Beatles! (1964).

The song is a catchy pop tune with a simple but effective arrangement. It features a driving bass line by Paul McCartney, a jangly guitar riff by George Harrison, and a tight vocal performance by John Lennon. The lyrics tell the story of a young man who is infatuated with a girl and can’t stop thinking about her.

“All I’ve Got to Do” was one of the three songs that Lennon wrote specifically for the American market on With the Beatles. He said that he wanted to write songs that would appeal to American audiences, and he thought that the idea of calling a girl on the phone was something that would resonate with them.

The song was a hit in both the UK and the US, reaching number 2 on the charts in both countries. It has been covered by many artists over the years, including the Beach Boys, the Who, and Elvis Costello.

Here is the chorus of the song:

All I’ve got to do Is call you up and tell you I love you All I’ve got to do Is ask you out and you’ll say you’ll go

“All I’ve Got to Do” is a classic Beatles song that is still enjoyed by fans today. It is a simple but effective pop song with a catchy melody and relatable lyrics.

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“All I’ve Got To Do”