Tell Me Why (Lennon/McCartney)
Selective double tracking
Tell Me Why features double tracked vocals in the stereo version but only single tracked vocals in the mono.
Quotes
“I think a lot of these [John’s] songs like “Tell Me Why” may have been based in real experiences or affairs John was having, or arguments with Cynthia [John’s wife] or whatever, but it never occurred to us until later to put that slant on it all.” – Paul McCartney
Personnel
- John Lennon – lead vocal, rhythm guitar
- Paul McCartney – harmony vocal, bass
- George Harrison – harmony vocal, lead guitar
- Ringo Starr – drums
- George Martin – piano
Release history
- A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
- Extracts From the Film A Hard Day’s Night (EP) (1964)
Notable covers
- Beach Boys (from Beach Boys Party!, 1965)
