Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night
Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night is the Beatles seventh EP released in the UK. Indeed, it follows their other EPs in that it contains four songs on one 7-inch extended play record. Of course, it does what it says on the tin. That is, it contains songs from the 1964 album “A Hard Day’s Night”.
They released this EP just two days after another called “Extracts from the Film A Hard Day’s Night.” However, while the film and album have the same title, this EP contains songs that were not featured in the film. We will list those songs soon, but first we shall take a look at the fine details.
In Detail
- Released: November 6, 1964
- Recorded: 1964, EMI Studios, London
- Format: 7-inch EP vinyl record (45 RPM) (Mono)
- Genre: Merseybeat, Rock and roll, Country
- Length: 9:17
- Label: Parlophone (GEP 8924)
- Producer: George Martin
The sleeve has images similar to the main album but not as many faces. This also takes on an overwhelming red look rather than keeping the blue tones.
Performers
- John Lennon: lead vocal, acoustic rhythm guitar, electric guitar (concluding chord) and piano
- Paul McCartney: co-lead vocal, double-tracked vocal, harmony vocal, bass guitar and piano
- George Harrison: backing vocals, harmony vocals, 12-string lead guitar, classical guitar
- Ringo Starr: drums, cowbell and tambourine
Tracks on the Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night EP
- A1: Any Time at All
- A2: I’ll Cry Instead
- B1: Things We Said Today
- B2: When I Get Home
These songs represented the “non-soundtrack” part of the album. So, will the public want them?
Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night: Chart Success
While this is the second of a two-part release, it is a poor relation when it comes to chart success. While its sibling topped the charts, this EP only managed to get to position 8.
Moreover, the other EP spent 30 weeks on the charts, while this one lasted a mere 17 weeks. What conclusion should we draw here?
Of course, these are Beatles songs, and they are all decent. So, why did the EP not perform in the charts better? Let us know your thoughts about this EP in the comments below.
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