I Want To Hold Your Hand – Song by The Beatles

Written by: Lennon-McCartney
Recorded: 17 October 1963
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith

Released: 29 November 1963 (UK), 26 December 1963 (US)

Available on:
Past Masters
1
Anthology 1
Love
On Air – Live At The BBC Volume 2
Live At The Hollywood Bowl

“I Want to Hold Your Hand” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and recorded on 17 October 1963. It was the first Beatles record to be made using four-track equipment. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 29 November 1963 and in the United States on 26 December 1963 as the lead single from the album Meet the Beatles! (UK) and Introducing… The Beatles (US).

“I Want to Hold Your Hand” was an immediate commercial success, reaching number one in the United Kingdom and the United States. It became the first British single to sell over one million copies in the United States, and it helped to launch the British Invasion in America.

The song is a simple, catchy love song, with a repetitive chorus and a simple four-chord progression. It is considered to be one of the most iconic and influential songs in the history of popular music.

The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, and U2. It has also been featured in many films and television shows.

“I Want to Hold Your Hand” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages around the world.