Record #0819: From Me To You / Thank You Girl – THE BEATLES

Parlophone R 5015 (reissue) UK, 6. December 1982
Words & Music by:  Side A – Paul McCartney, John Lennon; Side B - Paul McCartney, John Lennon
Musicians: John Lennon (vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica), Paul McCartney (vocals, bass), George Harrison (lead guitar), Ringo Starr (drums)
Recording sessions: Produced by George Martin at EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London, UK; Side A – on 5. March 1963; Side B - on 5. & 13. March 1963
Highest chart positions: (the reissue didn’t chart) Side A – US #41, Canada #6, Australia #9, New Zealand #1, UK #1, Ireland #1, Norway #9, Sweden #5; Side B – US #35

Producer George Martin and Brian Epstein originally wanted the Beatles to release “How Do You Do It?”, a Mitch Murray song (that had already been rejected by Adam Faith and Brian Poole). They wanted it on the two preceding singles, too. However, “From Me To You” was ultimately chosen here instead.

Gerry and the Pacemakers released “How Do You Do It?” on 1. March 1963. Martin produced it and Epstein managed them, too, so they both got what they wanted- and it was a UK #1 hit.  I have posted that record here.

The Beatles’ version of “How Do You Do It?” wasn’t released until “Anthology 1” in 1995.

This was issued for the 20^th anniversary of the original UK release.

List price: Not in Goldmine catalogue; 16 EUR on 45cat.com and about 15–20 EUR on eBay.