Can't Buy Me Love

"Can't Buy Me Love" was an A side and was released on March 16, 1964 in the US and March 20, 1964 in the UK. The B side was "You Can't Do That". It was also released on the album "A Hard Day's Night" on July 10, 1964 in the UK and June 26, 1964 in the US. It also appeared on their 1st film "A Hard Day's Night" which was released on July 10, 1964. The song was recorded in Paris, France in January 1964. After the first take which can be heard here The Beatles decided they didn't need backing vocals so it was only Paul doing vocals. Take 3 can also be heard here. It was finished in 4 takes which made them ahead of schedule. McCartney's vocals was overdubbed on February 25th, 1964 back in their regular studio at Abbey Road Studios in London. They also overdubbed a new guitar solo by George Harrison.

The one take on Anthology is a mix between take 1 and take 2 so none of these takes are in full. Take 3 is missing and take 4 is the one used.