The Beatles - A Collection of Beatles Oldies

A Collection of Beatles Oldies

This compilation album, featuring a selection of songs from The Beatles between 1963 to 1966, was released in December 1966, 4 months after the Revolver album, to cash in on the Christmas market. (The Beatles were in the first stages of preparing the Sgt. Pepper album, then.)

There are 16 songs in this album; it includes one 'new' track, Bad Boy, which had not been issued in UK. Among the other 15 tracks are 8 tracks previously included on the Beatles UK albums and 7 other tracks previously available only on singles.

This album (in vinyl) became obsolete with the many compilation albums available in later years.

All songs here, with the exception of Bad Boy written by Larry William, are credited to Lennon-McCartney.

Side One:

1. She Loves You: This track is the A-side of the Beatles' 4th single. It features the lead vocal duet from John

and Paul.

2. From Me To You: This is the follow-up single to Please Please Me. The lead vocals are shared by John and Paul with George joining in places on chorus. Apart from the usual instrumentation, John also plays the harmonica.

3. We Can Work It Out: This 11th UK single from The Beatles features Paul on lead vocal. John sings harmony vocal in the chorus and plays harmonium and acoustic guitar. George plays only the tambourine.

4. Help! : (see Help! album)

5. Michelle: (see Rubber Soul album)

6. Yesterday: (see Help! album)

7. I Feel Fine: This is the eighth single from the band. It opens with single note of feedback, then goes into the guitar riff around which the song is contructed. The lead vocal is from John. Paul and George on backing vocals. Both John and George play the lead guitars.

8. Yellow Submarine: (see Revolver album)

Side Two:

1. Can't Buy Me Love: (see A Hard Day's Night album)

2. Bad Boy (Williams): The lead vocal is a solo from John, who doubles on rhythm guitar and hammond organ. Paul and George play their usual bass and lead guitars. Ringo is on drums and tambourine.

3. Day Tripper: This was issued as a double A-sided single with We CanWork It Out. The lead vocals are a duet from John and Paul. John doubles on rhythm guitar and tambourine.

4. A Hard Day's Night: (see A Hard Day's Night album)

5. Ticket To Ride: (see Help! album)

6. Paperback Writer: The song begins with an a capella introduction. The lead vocal is from Paul, who also joins John and George on a 3-part haromony backing vocals.

7. Eleanor Rigby: (see Revolver album)

8. I Want To Hold Your Hand: The song opens with John's rhythm guitar, then follows by lead vocal duet from John and Paul. They are joined by George for the chorus line. With their signature hand-clappings, this is one of the Beatles' early powerful recordings.