All My Loving EP: Introduction
The Beatles All My Loving EP contains four songs, but all were previously available. In fact, all four songs are available on their “Please Please Me” and “With The Beatles” albums.
An EP is a record that contains more tracks than a single. While a single may contain an A-side and a B-side with one track each, an EP typically contains two tracks on each side.
Indeed, this was the Moptops’ fourth British EP. So, let’s have a look at some details before we talk more.
In Detail
- Release Date: February 7, 1964
- Format: 7″ vinyl EP (45 RPM) (Mono only)
- Number of Tracks: Four
- Record Label: Parlophone (Cat. No. GEP 8891)
- Studio: EMI Studios, London
- Genre: Rock, pop, love
- Country of Release: UK, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand
- Sleeve Notes: Tony Barrow (The Fab Four’s press officer)
- Producer: George Martin
Performers And Instruments
- Paul McCartney: double-tracked vocal, bass guitar, harmony, handclapping, and backing vocals
- John Lennon: backing vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic rhythm guitar, screaming, handclapping
- George Harrison: backing vocals, handclapping and lead guitar
- Ringo Starr: drums, handclapping
- George Martin: double-tracked piano
All My Loving EP: The Songs
A1: All My Loving
A2: Ask Me Why
B1: Money (That’s What I Want)
B2: P.S. I Love You
The EP is a collection of four iconic songs, capturing the essence of their early sound and showcasing the band’s prowess. But what makes this EP so special, even after all these years?
The EP opens with the title track, “All My Loving,” a vibrant blast of pop perfection. John Lennon’s infectious energy and Paul McCartney’s soaring melody create a catchy tune that instantly grabs your attention. This was followed by “Ask Me Why,” which showcases the band’s raw talent and energy.
The first track on side 2 is “Money (That’s What I Want)”. This song is an early rhythm and blues song, previously recorded by Barrett Strong in 1959. However, The Beatles gave it a bit more oomph. Meanwhile, the second song on side two is “P.S. I Love You,” which slowed things down somewhat.
Apart from Money (That’s What I Want), written by Janie Bradford and Berry Gordy, the other three tracks are by Lennon-McCartney.
All My Loving EP: Chart Position
In the UK, the All My Loving EP reached number 12 in the charts. At the time of release, the charts were based on sales of discs. Indeed, those charts included the sales of EPs and singles.
However, there was an EP chart that shows it peaked at number one and remained there for 8 weeks, starting on February 29, 1964.
Furthermore, the Fab Four’s Long Tall Sally EP eventually replaced it. All in all, the EP charted for 44 weeks.
In Australia, the EP entry date is March 21, 1964, and it was in the charts for 29 weeks, where it peaked at number one.
