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 The BeatlesHelp! [UK] Release Date: 1965 08 06 Label: Toshiba EMI Rating:  |
Considering that Help! functions as the Beatles' fifth album and as the soundtrack to their second film -- while filming, they continued to release non-LP singles on a regular basis -- it's not entirely surprising that it still has some of the weariness of Beatles for Sale. Again, they pad the album with covers, but the Bakersfield bounce of "Act Naturally" adds new flavor (along with an ideal showcase for Ringo's amiable vocals) and "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" gives John an opportunity to flex his rock & roll muscle. George is writing again and if his two contributions don't touch Lennon and McCartney's originals, they hold their own against much of their British pop peers. Since Lennon wrote a third more songs than McCartney, it's easy to forgive a pair of minor numbers ("It's Only Love," "Tell Me What You See"), especially since they're overshadowed by four great songs. His Dylan infatuation holds strong, particularly on the plaintive "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" and the title track, where the brash arrangement disguises Lennon's desperation. Driven by an indelible 12-string guitar, "Ticket to Ride" is another masterpiece and "You're Going to Lose That Girl" is the kind of song McCartney effortlessly tosses off -- which he does with the jaunty "The Night Before" and "Another Girl," two very fine tunes that simply update his melodic signature. He did much better with "I've Just Seen a Face," an irresistible folk-rock gem, and "Yesterday," a simple, beautiful ballad whose arrangement -- an acoustic guitar supported by a string quartet -- and composition suggested much more sophisticated and adventurous musical territory, which the group immediately began exploring with Rubber Soul. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | Help! [from the Film "Help! "] | McCartney, Lennon | 2:19 |
| 2 | Night Before [from the Film "Help! "] | Lennon, McCartney | 2:34 |
| 3 | You've Got to Hide Your Love Away [from the Film "Help! "] | McCartney, Lennon | 2:09 |
| 4 | I Need You [from the Film "Help! "] | Harrison | 2:28 |
| 5 | Another Girl [from the Film "Help! "] | Lennon, McCartney | 2:05 |
| 6 | You're Going to Lose That Girl [from the Film "Help! "] | McCartney, Lennon | 2:18 |
| 7 | Ticket to Ride [from the Film "Help! "] | Lennon, McCartney | 3:09 |
| 8 | Act Naturally | Russell, Morrison | 2:30 |
| 9 | It's Only Love | McCartney, Lennon | 1:56 |
| 10 | You Like Me Too Much | Harrison | 2:36 |
| 11 | Tell Me What You See | Lennon, McCartney | 2:37 |
| 12 | I've Just Seen a Face | Lennon, McCartney | 2:05 |
| 13 | Yesterday | McCartney, Lennon | 2:05 |
| 14 | Dizzy Miss Lizzy | Williams | 2:58 |
| 15 | Help Mini-Documentary [Multimedia] |
Other Releases:
| Help/I'm Down Release Date: 1965 Label: Capitol Records |
| Help! [US] Release Date: 1965 Label: Capitol Records |
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