Ask Me Why (Lennon/McCartney)
Pete Best’s last stand
The original, June 6, 1962 recording was made during Pete Best’s only recording session at EMI.
Recording dates
- June 6, 1962 (complete track, mixing)
- November 26, 1962 (6 takes; remake; complete track)
- November 30, 1962 (mono mixing for single)
- February 25, 1963 (mono & stereo mixing for album)
BBC Performances
See THERE WILL BE A SHOW TONIGHT: The BBC Performances for complete information on BBC performances and recordings
- Teenager’s Turn (Here We Go) – recorded June 11, 1962, broadcast June 15, 1962 (featuring Pete Best on drums)
- Teenager’s Turn (Here We Go) – recorded January 16, 1963, broadcast January 25, 1963
- Talent Spot – recorded January 22, 1963, broadcast January 29, 1963
- Pop Go The Beatles – recorded July 2, 1963, but not broadcast
- Pop Go The Beatles – recorded September 3, 1963, broadcast September 24, 1963 and released on On Air: Live At The BBC Volume 2 (2013)
Personnel
- John Lennon – vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar
- Paul McCartney – bass, backing vocals
- George Harrison – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Ringo Starr – drums
Release history
- Please Please Me / Ask Me Why (single) (1963)
- Please Please Me (1963)
- All My Loving (EP) (1964)
- On Air: Live At The BBC Volume 2 (2013) [live at the BBC, September 1963]
