I'll Follow the Sun

"I'll Follow the Sun" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. It is a ballad written and sung by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney.[3] It was released in 1964 on the Beatles for Sale album in the United Kingdom and on Beatles '65 in the United States.

"I'll Follow the Sun"
Norwegian single picture sleeve
Song by the Beatles
from the album Beatles for Sale
Released4 December 1964 (1964-12-04)
Recorded18 October 1964
StudioEMI, London
Genre
Length1:49
LabelParlophone
Songwriter(s)Lennon–McCartney
Producer(s)George Martin
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The song was released as a mono extended play 45 in 1964 on Parlophone/EMI (and in 1995 as a B-side to "Baby It's You"). In July and August 1965, the song peaked at number four on Sweden's Kvällstoppen Chart.[4]

Composition

When asked about the lyrics, McCartney commented: "I wrote that in my front parlour in Forthlin Road. I was about 16. 'I'll Follow the Sun' was one of those very early ones. I seem to remember writing it just after I'd had the flu and I had that cigarette. I remember standing in the parlour, with my guitar, looking out through the lace curtains of the window, and writing that one."[5]

Recording

McCartney explained, "The next [single] had to always be different. We didn't want to fall into the Supremes trap where they all sounded similar, so we were always keen on having varied instrumentation. Ringo couldn't keep changing his drum kit, but he could change his snare, tap a cardboard box or slap his knees."[6]

Personnel

Cover versions

References

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