A Hard Day’s Night (Lennon/McCartney)
Recording dates
- April 16, 1964 (9 takes)
- April 20, 1964 (mixing for film)
- April 23, 1964 (mixing for record)
- June 9, 1964 (mono mixing)
- June 22, 1964 (stereo mixing)
BBC Performances
See THERE WILL BE A SHOW TONIGHT: The BBC Performances for complete information on BBC performances and recordings
- Top Gear – recorded July 14, 1964, broadcast July 16, 1964 and released on Live At The BBC (1994)
- From Us To You – recorded July 17, 1964, broadcast August 3, 1964
Personnel
- John Lennon – lead vocals (verses), electric and acoustic rhythm guitars
- Paul McCartney – lead vocals (bridge), harmony vocal, bass
- George Harrison – 12-string lead guitar
- Ringo Starr – drums, bongos, cowbell
- George Martin – piano
Release history
- A Hard Day’s Night / Things We Said Today (single) (1964)
- A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
- A Collection Of Beatles Oldies (1966)
- 1962-1966 (1973)
- Reel Music (1982)
- 20 Greatest Hits (1982)
- 1 (2000)
- Anthology 1 (1995) [Take 1]
- At The Hollywood Bowl (1977) [live at the Hollywood Bowl, 1965]
- Live At The BBC (1994) [live at the BBC, July 1964]
- Live At The Hollywood Bowl (2016) [live at the Hollywood Bowl, 1965]
Chart performance
- #1, July 23 – August 12 (3 weeks), Record Retailer (UK)
- #1, August 1 & August 8 (2 weeks), Billboard (US)
Awards
- Awarded the 1964 Grammy for Best Performance By A Vocal Group
- Nominated for the 1964 Grammy for Best Rock and Roll Recording
Notable covers
- Billy Joel (live, from The Complete Hits Collection)