P.S. I Love You
Written by: Paul McCartney (credited as Lennon-McCartney)Recorded: September 11th, 1962 (Studio 2, Abbey Road Studios, London, England)
Length: 2:02
Takes: 10
Musicians: Paul McCartney: lead vocal, bass guitar (1961 Hofner 500/1)
John Lennon: rhythm guitar (Gibson J160E), backing vocals
George Harrison: lead guitar (Gibson J160E), backing vocals
Alan White: drums
Ringo Starr: maracas
First released: October 5th, 1962 (UK: Parlophone 45-R 4949) (b-side to "Love Me Do"), April 27th, 1964 (US: Tollie 9008) (b-side to "Love Me Do")
In print on: Please Please Me, (UK: Parlophone CDP7 46435-2; US: Capitol CLJ 46435), Capitol Albums Volume 2: The Early Beatles, (US: CDP 0946 3 57498 2 3}
History:
- Written by Paul en route to Hamburg, Germany in April of 1962, this Latin-flavored number was said to be Paul's attempt at a ballad in the style of the Shirelles' "Soldier Boy." Despite popular myth, it was not addressed to his girlfriend during the Hamburg days, Dot Rhone, although Dot assumed it was at the time!
- Unlike "Love Me Do," recorded at the same session, there is no alternate version of this song with Ringo Starr on drums. Once again, George Martin enlisted Andy White instead.
Trivia:
- As with "Love Me Do," the original master tape of this song is lost to history.
- Supposedly, this was not considered for an A-side release because Rosemary Clooney was currently enjoying a hit with Johnny Mercer's song of the same name, but this seems unlikely.
