UK Release date : Jan 29, 1965
By The Beatles • 7" Single • Part of the collection “The Beatles • Singles”
Last updated on May 3, 2026
Previous single Dec 18, 1964 • "Another Beatles Christmas Record" by The Beatles released in the UK
Article Jan 27, 1965 • Maclen Ltd is formed
Article Jan 27, 1965 • Brian Epstein announces The Beatles' plans for 1965
Single Jan 29, 1965 • "If I Fell / Tell Me Why" by The Beatles released in the UK
Interview February 1965 • The Beatles interview for Playboy
Interview February 1965 • Paul McCartney interview for The Beatles Monthly Book
Next single Feb 15, 1965 • "Eight Days A Week / I Don't Want To Spoil The Party" by The Beatles released in the US
This album was recorded during the following studio sessions:
"A Hard Day's Night" session #3
Feb 27, 1964
"A Hard Day's Night" session #5
Mar 03, 1964
2:19 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Acoustic rhythm guitar, Vocals George Harrison : Electric guitar George Martin : Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Feb 27, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Mar 03, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
2:08 • Studio version • A • Mono
Paul McCartney : Bass, Harmony vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Lead vocals, Rhythm guitar George Harrison : Harmony vocals, Lead guitar George Martin : Piano, Producer Norman Smith : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Feb 27, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Mar 03, 1964 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road
Beatles single
A new Beatles single is now available in Britain. It features “If I Fell” and “Tell Me Why,” two tracks previously issued on the group’s “A Hard Day’s Night” album and the subsequent EP from the film. The single was first released by E.M.I. on October 16 for overseas sale only. It has been made available here after certain dealers began to import it from the Continent.
From New Musical Express – January 29, 1965

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