Anna (Go To Him) ~ The Beatles 

This great Beatles “cover” — never fond of that word prefer “rendition” but it’s just a word — was among the more inspired moments on “Please Please Me,“‘s tracks fueled by Lennon’s soulful, aching vocal. In fact, the Arthur Alexander version sounds restrained and even smooth compared with Lennon’s tortured pleading. Even the way he phrases “Oh now” on the bridge going into the line about how “every girl I’ve ever had breaks my heart and leaves me sad” is more definitely soulful. I’m sure Mr. Alexander would have approved!  And the sparse arrangement helps, abandoning the lavish orchestration and having George Harrison claim the keyboard riff for electric guitar!  One of the very best early singles from the Lads and one that didn’t chart well!  I know we usually have a Blues track on Mondays but it’s a holiday weekend here on this side of the Big Pond — I have been strolling down Penny Lane all day!  Cheers, y’all!  

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