Do You Want to Know a Secret
The Beatles
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You'll never know how much I really love you You'll never know how much I really care Listen do you want to know a secret Do you promise not to tell woh woh woh closer Let me whisper in your ear Say the words you long to hear I'm in love with you oo I've known the secret for a week or two Nobody knows just we two Listen do you want to know a secret Do you promise not to tell woh woh woh closer Let me whisper in your ear Say the words you long to hear I'm in love with you oo
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Do You Want to Know a Secret" was released on their 1963 album, "Please Please Me". In the US, it charted at number 2 on Billboard Hot 100, making it a big hit for the band.
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Songwriting CreditsWritten primarily by John Lennon, Paul McCartney also contributed to elements of the song. However, in keeping with their mutual agreement to share songwriting credits, it is officially credited to Lennon-McCartney.
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Lead VocalThis song is one of the few Beatles songs where George Harrison handles the lead vocals, even though it was written by Lennon.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by "I'm Wishing", a tune from Walt Disney's 1937 animated film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Lennon took the idea from his mother who used to sing it to him when he was a child.
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Song StyleThe song has a foot in two camps stylistically. It's both a love ballad and a song that has some elements of 1950's rock 'n' roll, showing the fledgling Beatles' disposition towards versatility.
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Initial RecordingThe song was recorded in a single studio take, showing The Beatles' efficiency and talent early in their career.
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Use in Movie"Do You Want to Know a Secret" was used in The Beatles' film "A Hard Day's Night", but it was not included on the film's soundtrack EP or album.
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Beatles' OpinionRingo Starr, the Beatles' drummer, later reflected that he was never a big fan of "Do You Want to Know a Secret". However it showcased George's singing talent and was loved by their fans.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by other artists, including Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas who took their version to number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 1963.
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Pop CultureIn 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked this song at number 39 on its list of "The 100 Greatest Beatles Songs".
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