I'll Be Back

** A TOP TEN FAVORITE **

Album: A Hard Day's Night

Year: 1964

Written by: Lennon & McCartney

This gorgeous ballad is the last track on the boys' third studio album, A Hard Day's Night. Although the album includes mostly songs from their film of the same name, I'll Be Back was not included in the movie. Nevertheless, I am not alone in believing it is one of their under-appreciated early masterpieces.

John sings a perfect double-tracked lead vocal, with Paul providing his usual lovely harmony. The acoustic flamenco-style guitars, especially John's strong strumming, adds an exotic flair. With the beautiful guitars, gorgeous vocals, and sad but pretty theme of this ballad, I'll Be Back is one of my Top Ten Favorite Beatles songs.