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The Beatles Dis-Covered

The Beatles released over twenty cover versions between 1962 and 1965. Can you decide whether these songs were originals or covers?
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Last updated: February 19, 2022
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1. She Loves You
Lennon-McCartney original and a UK and US number 1
Original
Cover
2. You've Really Got A Hold On Me
Originally recorded by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
Original
Cover
3. Roll Over Beethoven
First written and recorded by Chuck Berry
Original
Cover
4. I Wanna Be Your Man
Written by Lennon-McCartney, sung by Ringo, and covered by The Rolling Stones
Original
Cover
5. Long Tall Sally
A Little Richard original
Original
Cover
6. Ticket To Ride
A Lennon-McCartney song, famously covered by (amongst others) The Carpenters
Original
Cover
7. Do You Want To Know A Secret?
Written by Lennon-McCartney and a UK hit single for Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas
Original
Cover
8. Please Mr Postman
Previously a US Billboard No 1 for The Marvelettes
Original
Cover
9. Words Of Love
Originally written and performed by Buddy Holly
Original
Cover
10. If I Needed Someone
George Harrison song, The Hollies cover version reached the UK top 20
Original
Cover
11. Dizzy Miss Lizzie
Cover of a 1958 Larry Williams original
Original
Cover
12. Rock And Roll Music
1957 US top 10 hit for its writer, Chuck Berry
Original
Cover
13. Michelle
Beatles original which spawned numerous cover versions.
Original
Cover
14. I Feel Fine
Beatles original and a Number 1 around the world.
Original
Cover
15. Twist And Shout
Originally recorded by The Top Notes but the more famous version was by The Isley Brothers in 1962.
Original
Cover
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