Please Please Me
song by Lennon and McCartney
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"Please Please Me" is a song by the British rock band The Beatles, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It was released in 1963 as the second single from their album of the same name. While "Love Me Do" was their first hit, "Please Please Me" was their first song to reach number one on the UK singles charts. The song is noted for its energetic sound and harmonies, characteristic of early Beatles music. Its success solidified the band's popularity and paved the way for their album, which also topped the charts.1
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