![]() ![]() John Lennon – lead vocal, rhythm guitar (Lennon’s vocal is double-tracked in the stereo version, but single-tracked in the mono mix).The song was mimed by the Beatles and the words were lip-synced on stage. That marks the only time the song was ever performed in front of a live audience, which consisted of 350 paid actors, one of whom was a thirteen-year old Phil Collins. ![]() The song was part of the “studio performance” sequence, which was filmed at the Scala Theatre, London, on 31 March 1964. “Tell Me Why” was performed in the Beatles’ debut feature film, A Hard Day’s Night. In the chorus, John’s lead vocal part sits higher than George’s, and more unusual in this case, Paul’s harmonies. John, Paul, and George sing a three-part harmony. Credited to Lennon–McCartney, it was written by John Lennon in either Paris or New York City, and recorded in eight takes on 27 February 1964. In North America, it was released on both the American version of A Hard Day’s Night and the album Something New. “Tell Me Why” is a song from the album A Hard Day’s Night. In North America, it was released on both the American version of A Hard Days Night and the album Something New. PAUL circa-1994: “I think alot of these songs like ‘Tell Me Why’ were based in real life experiences… but it never occured to us until later to put that slant on it all.” Info about “Tell Me Why” 'Tell Me Why' is a song by English rock band the Beatles from their album A Hard Days Night. It was like a black, New York girl-group song.” JOHN 1980: “‘Tell Me Why…’ they needed another upbeat song and I just knocked it off. ![]() What the Beatles said about “Tell Me Why” ![]()
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