Introduction
“And I Love Her” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. It was released on their third studio album, A Hard Day’s Night, in 1964. The song is a ballad with a simple melody and lyrics that express the singer’s deep love for his girlfriend. It was one of the most popular songs on the album and has been covered by many artists, including Esther Phillips, Kurt Cobain, and Cliff Richard.
History
“And I Love Her” was written by Paul McCartney in 1964. He was inspired by his girlfriend at the time, Jane Asher. McCartney has said that he wrote the song in about 10 minutes while sitting on a bus. He originally intended to sing the song himself, but he eventually decided to give it to John Lennon.
The Beatles recorded “And I Love Her” at EMI Studios in London on 25 February 1964. The song was produced by George Martin and features McCartney on acoustic guitar, Lennon on rhythm guitar, George Harrison on lead guitar, and Ringo Starr on drums. The song was released on the album A Hard Day’s Night on 10 July 1964.
“And I Love Her” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the charts in the United Kingdom and the United States. The song has been praised for its simple melody and its heartfelt lyrics. It is considered to be one of the Beatles’ most beloved songs.
Awards and Recognition
- Grammy Award for Best Rock and Roll Song (1965)
- Grammy Hall of Fame (1994)
- Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number 550)
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Lyrics
I give her all my love
That’s all I do
And if you saw my love
You’d love her too
I love herShe gives me everything
And tenderly
The kiss my lover brings
She brings to me
And I love herA love like ours
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near meBright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love herBright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her