Ask Me Why

Ask Me Why is a song by The Beatles, credited McCartney/Lennon. It was The B-side to "Please Please Me", The Beatles second British single and first American single. This song also appears on side one of The Beatles first UK studio album "Please Please Me".

Background
John's the main contributor, and also wrote it in the spring of 1962. This song is a lightweight love song that was from the Beatles' set at the Cavern Club in 1962. The song was brought to their first recording session on June 6, 1962 at EMI Studios at Abbey Road. George Martin didn't think it was a strong enough song to be their debut single. The song was re-recorded in Febuary 1963.

Personnel

 *  John Lennon – rhythm guitar, lead vocal
 *  Paul McCartney – bass guitar, backing vocal
 *  George Harrison – lead guitar, backing vocal
 *  Ringo Starr – drums

Credits
McCartney/Lennon