I Saw Her Standing There
The Beatles
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Well she was just seventeen You know what I mean And the way she looked Was way beyond compare So how could I dance with another, Oh, when I saw her standing there Well she looked at me And I, I could see That before too long I'd fall in love with her She wouldn't dance with another Oh, when I saw her standing there Well my heart went boom When I crossed that room And I held her hand in mine Oh we danced through the night And we held each other tight And before too long I fell in love with her Now I'll never dance with another Oh, when I saw her standing there Well my heart went boom When I crossed that room And I held her hand in mine Oh we danced through the night And we held each other tight And before too long I fell in love with her Now I'll never dance with another Oh, when I saw her standing there Oh, since I saw her standing there Yeah, well since I saw her standing there
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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14 facts about this song
Early Beatles Song"I Saw Her Standing There" is one of the earliest Beatles' songs, written primarily by Paul McCartney, with the contribution of John Lennon. It was composed in 1962 when the Beatles were still largely undiscovered globally.
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First Album TrackThis song is the opening track on the Beatles' debut studio album "Please Please Me" released in 1963.
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Original TitleThe original title of the song was "Seventeen". It was later changed to "I Saw Her Standing There" during the process of recording.
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InfluenceThe song's structure and style were influenced by Paul McCartney's interest in American rhythm and blues, particularly the work of Little Richard.
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McCartney's Different Vocal Sound"I Saw Her Standing There" showcases McCartney's ability to create different vocal sounds. Here he uses a more throaty, rock 'n' roll sound.
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Live Performances"I Saw Her Standing There" has been a popular choice for live performances throughout Paul McCartney's career, even during his post-Beatles solo career.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists including Elton John and Bruce Springsteen. A version recorded by Elton John features John Lennon and has been released as a single.
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Release in USIn the United States, the song was first released as the B-side to the "I Want to Hold Your Hand" single.
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High Ranking"I Saw Her Standing There" is ranked number 139 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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Memorable IntroThe count-in for the song ("One, two, three, four!") was the first one to be retained on a Beatles studio recording. This became an iconic opening not just for the track, but for the Beatles' recording career as a whole.
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Lyrics WritingThe lyrics were co-written by McCartney and Lennon in a joint writing session, with McCartney focusing on the music and Lennon contributing to the lyrics.
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Recording TimeThe song was recorded in less than ten hours, as the Beatles had to record their debut album in a single day.
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Quick CompositionThe song itself was reportedly written in just one day. McCartney conceived the melody in a dream and worked with Lennon to complete the song the following day.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2004, "I Saw Her Standing There" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, honoring its historical, artistic, and cultural significance.
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