The Beatles ~ The Night Before (1965) (Final BBC radio session, on 26 May 1965)

"The Night Before" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1965 film Help! and accompanying album Help! The song was written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney.
The Beatles recorded the song at EMI Studios (now Abbey Road Studios) in London on 17 February 1965. For the film Help!, the Beatles performed "The Night Before" on location at Salisbury Plain.
The Beatles performed "The Night Before" during their final BBC radio session, on 26 May 1965. Titled The Beatles Invite You to Take a Ticket to Ride, this performance was broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on 7 June that year. (Wikipedia)
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[spumpstein]

Wow. This performance really showcases what a tight, groovin' unit these guys were. The vocals, the vibe, the excitement - all just beautiful. Pretty cool to hear Lennon on organ, and how well his time feel & chord voice leading meld with George's in-the-pocket rhythm work on his Rickenbacker 12-string. Ringo's drumming is superlative here - totally swinging, rocking, and danceable. The infusion of some Latin feel in the chorus section is classic Ringo, and it propels the whole arrangement. His sparse use of fills get more intense as the tune progresses, and the fill going into the final verse is all at once masterful, subtle, powerful, perfectly centered in the groove - and with that unmistakable signature Ringo vibe. McCartney's lead vocal is him at his youthful prime, and John & George nail the background vocals with chill intensity. The tune itself is classic early Beatles cutting edge cool pop. A perfect example of Lennon & McCartney's enormous talent for creating melodies that were unique yet simple, and always toe-tapping and hummable. These guys were oozing with confidence and intention. What a killin' little band. I like this even better than the original single mix. So cool.

[nickanderson]

I’m a simple man. I see a beatles video, I hit like. Great performance from the lads. Almost can’t tell it’s live.

[antoniocandidomigueis]

The night before. I was 12 years old when I heard by first time this fantastic melody. Thank you so much great BEATLES.

[JuneLynn]

Fantastic....my favorite song from "Help" with Paul singing lead and great backup from John and George...never heard this version from the BBC....thanks and please do more Beatle tunes !! :

[trabongo]

That period... middle of 65... top of beatlemania... This song.. fantastic. Wonder why The Beatles did'n play it live on the shows.

[lucasshx]

That guitar piece/solo is so addictive

[EmaDavies-uuww]

Great harmonies bought this when I was younger just as Great then as now❤

[ellenbeckmann]

Help Album. I love this Songs ...lg from Germany, beatles Fan Ellen ✌❤

[Thedoctorsback]

Classic mid sixties McCartney and a much underated song

[joeschenk]

One of my favorites...thanks for the post.😀

[igeblit]

Paul sings so smoothly. I try to sing those high notes, and I just creak!!!

[RandyR]

Love it. One of my favorite movies. You're lucky. You got past the sensors. Take care

[sallykohorst]

They are the Bestkes and i loved all rhe BBC songs! Thanks for doing those shows. The Beatles are so amazing wow!

[michaelbruns]

Only performed once, here back then, my favorite Beatles song, from my favorite Beatles album, from my favorite Beatles movie, dazzling psychedelic radiance,
really too bad this wasnt filmed?

[patriciagrantham]

fun times we played this a lot staying in nis sisters large caravan on weekends

[kmock]

So tight, Paul sure could belt them out.

[bugsme]

"papa was a rolling stone"....so i became a "runaway i went to the "psychedelic shack"....and watched my brother take to "cloud nine"....and life is STILL a "BALL OF CONFUSION !!! TEMPATIONS FOREVER. !!!

[daytripper]

I have all the BBC recordings I don't recall this one being played live. You're 100% positive that this is the Beatles?

[pequeuxdarleux]

Comment ces mecs ont pu enchainer les "hits" pendant huit ans au point qu'aucun titre n'est mauvais ?