| Title: | Words Of Love |
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| Credits: | Buddy Holly | |
| Recorded: | EMI Studios, London, 6th, 18th October, 1964 | |
| Line- up: | McCartney
vocal, bas Lennon vocal, rhythm guitar Harrison lead guitar; Starr drums, suitcase |
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| Producer: | George Martin | |
| Engineer: | Norman Smith | |
| Location: | Beatles For Sale - track 9 | |
| UK release: | 4th December 1964 (LP: Beatles For Sale) | |
| US release: | 14th June 1965 (LP: Beatles VI) |
The Beatles recorded 'Words Of Love' on July 16, 1963 for
BBC Radio's "Pop Go The Beatles" episode which aired August 20. This
recording has been bootlegged.
The Beatles recorded 'Words Of Love' on October 18, 1964
for release on their album "Beatles For Sale." The song was recorded
in three takes, however, only two were complete. Take three was used for
release. The mono mix was prepared October 26, the stereo mix was completed
November 4.
Paul McCartney appeared on the BBC-2 television special
"Buddy Holly" on September 12, 1985. During this appearance, Paul
performed a brief acoustic bit of this song. This performance has been
bootlegged and can be found on "Twice In A Lifetime."