Extracts from the Film A Hard Day’s Night
The title of this EP is self-explanatory, of course. Indeed, what you get are extracts from the film A Hard Day’s Night. This is the Fab Four’s official sixth EP in the UK. Like the five before it, this EP contains four songs. Of course, they are all from the film. Before we list the songs, we will explore the fine details.
This EP was released two days before a similar-sounding EP: Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night. So, you may wish to check this one out next.
In Detail
- Released: November 4, 1964
- Recorded: 1964, EMI Studios, London
- Format: 7-inch vinyl record (45 RPM)
- Genre: Pop, rock,
- Length: 9:41
- Label: Parlophone (GEP 8920)
- Producer: George Martin
The sleeve is similar to the A Hard Day’s Night album.
Performers
- John Lennon: double-tracked lead vocals, backing vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar and harmonica
- Paul McCartney: lead vocals, harmony vocals, as well as the bass guitar
- George Harrison: harmony vocal, twelve-string lead guitar, classical lead guitar
- Ringo Starr: drums, bongos, as well as the claves
- George Martin: piano
Extracts from the Film A Hard Day’s Night: Songs
- A1: I Should Have Known Better
- A2: If I Fell
- B1: Tell Me Why
- B2: And I Love Her
Extracts from the Film A Hard Day’s Night: Chart Success
This was going to be another decent EP for those who saw the film. After it’s release on November 4, 1964, it entered the charts just 10 days later. Indeed, the EP spent 30 weeks on the charts. Moreover, within a few weeks, it reached the top.
It was on top for two weeks before being nudged out. However, it gained momentum again and then topped the charts for a further three weeks. A similar thing would happen, and it would top the charts one final time before falling sales affected its position. But 30 weeks on the charts is no mean feat.
There were also releases of the EP in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and France. We are trying to establish the chart positions in those countries. So, can you help with this? Indeed, you can comment about the record below.
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