#160 – I’m Happy Just To Dance With You with Chloe & Daisy of All About The Girl podcast

The Beatles needed a song for George Harrison to sing in their first film, A Hard Day’s Night. After producing his first self-composed song on the band’s previous album, the still-emerging writer didn’t have one of his own yet to offer up, so John and Paul wrote the uptempo “I’m Happy Just To Dance With You.” A many-chorded, clanging rocker with an incredibly propulsive rhythm guitar part, the song presents an interesting side of the band that’s even less threatening to parents and teenage girls…they don’t even want to hold your hand…just dancing together is enough. It feels a bit lightweight, but it’s still a great encapsulation of that 1964 Beatlemania, and features fantastically in the movie. It’s also the last time George would rely on his bandmates for his songs.

This week, we’re joined by Daisy and Chloe, hosts of the podcast“All About The Girl.” Hailing from Northern England, their show is a fascinating look into the lives and stories of the women associated with the Beatles stories; wives, daughters, mothers, lovers, all who tend to often have their own lives and journeys overshadowed by the band. By further diving into their stories, we get a better understanding of where the Beatles came from, how they responded and changed over the years, and how these women help shape their legacy. Be sure to check out their show anywhere you listen to podcasts, follow along on Twitter @allabouthegirlpod and Instagram @allaboutthegirlpodcast!

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