The Beatles Bulletin: Jan. 9, 2012

The Beatles Bulletin is back in 2012 with a brand new format!

Enjoy a trip down memory lane with local Beatles expert, Denis Lapierre as he explores a new Beatles album on the 9th of every month.

This month: Introducing The Beatles
Vee-Jay Records
Released July 22, 1963 in the US
12 songs/ Version 2 album

1. I Saw Her Standing There
2. Misery
3. Anna
4. Chains
5. Boys
6. Ask Me Why
7. Please Please Me
8. Baby It's You
9. Do You Want to Know a Secret?
10. A Taste of Honey
11. There's a Place
12. Twist and Shout

The Version 1 album had the songs "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You" on it and the songs "Ask Me Why" and "Please Please Me" omitted.

This album featured the chart topping title "Please Please Me." It also featured Ringo singing "Boys" - his only vocal on the album - and George singing "Do You Want to Know a Secret," his only stab at lead vocals on the album.

The album also featured "I Saw Her Standing There," a track that proved John and Paul could write solid rock and roll when they wanted to.

Introducing The Beatles peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 1963.