Australian singles chart:
Can’t Buy Me Love entered the Kent charts on 25 April 1964 and was a #1 hit. It was #3 on the Top 100 of 1964.
Album:
The song is on the 1964 album A Hard Day’s Night.
Songwriters:
John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Producer:
George Martin
Record label of Australian release:
Parlophone
Songfacts:
Paul McCartney wrote this song. Despite rumors to the contrary, he claimed it was not about a prostitute. Rather, the song makes a simple yet profound statement on what matters most in life. The word “Love” appeared in many Beatles lyrics, especially in their early songs.
This song was recorded on 29 January 1964 in Paris, although when The Beatles returned to Britain, George Harrison decided to overdub another lead guitar part in London. The original solo is still audible in the background.
Read more: www.songfacts.com/facts/the-beatles/cant-buy-me-love
Lyrics:
Can’t buy me love, love
Can’t buy me love
I’ll buy you a diamond ring my friend
If it makes you feel alright
I’ll get you anything my friend
If it makes you feel alright
‘Cause I don’t care too much for money
Money can’t buy me love
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