“Love Me Do” is the debut single by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 5 October 1962, backed by “P.S. I Love You”. The song was written primarily by Paul McCartney, with the collaboration of John Lennon, and is credited “Lennon/McCartney”, as were all the songs the group wrote either by Lennon, or by McCartney, or in collaboration.
The song was written several years before it was recorded, and prior to the existence of the Beatles. The single features John Lennon’s prominent harmonica playing and duet vocals by him and Paul McCartney. Three different recorded versions of the song by the Beatles have been released, each with a different drummer.
“Love Me Do” was originally released in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 17. It was released in the United States in 1964, where it became a number one hit. Re-released in 1982 as part of EMI’s Beatles 20th anniversary, it re-entered the UK charts and peaked at number 4.
The song is a simple but effective rock and roll ballad, with a catchy melody and lyrics that express the singer’s deep love for his partner. The song’s opening line, “Love, love me do”, is one of the most iconic in all of popular music.
“Love Me Do” is a significant song in the history of the Beatles, as it was their first single and helped to launch their career. It is also a significant song in the history of rock and roll, as it is one of the earliest examples of the genre to achieve mainstream success.
The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Elvis Costello, Elton John, and the Rolling Stones. It remains a popular song today, and is often played at weddings and other special occasions.