The version featured on the single and album was recorded in ten takes on 11 September 1962 at Abbey Road Studios, London. Session drummer Andy White gave the recording a lightweight cha cha treatment, and consequently it misses the distinctive heavy drum beat that characterised most of their early music. Ringo Starr plays maracas.
Martin was not physically present at the session, which was run by Ron Richards in his absence. Richards told the group that the song could not be the A-side of their single because of an earlier song of the same title, so it was relegated to the B-side (even though other titles had and have been used for multiple hit songs without legal difficulties).
The Beatles (with Starr playing drums) also recorded this song at the BBC on 25 October 1962, 27 November 1962, and 17 June 1963 for subsequent broadcast on the BBC radio programs Here We Go, Talent Spot, and Pop Go The Beatles, respectively.
P.S. I Love You
The Beatles Lyrics
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Remember that I'll always be in love with you
Treasure these few words 'til we're together
Keep all my love forever
P.S. I love you, you, you, you
I'll be coming home again to you, love
And 'til the day I do, loveP.S. I love you, you, you, you
As I write this letter, send my love to you
Remember that I'll always be in love with you
Treasure these few words 'til we're together
Keep all my love forever
P.S. I love you, you, you, you
As I write this letter (oh)
Send my love to you (you know I want you to)
Remember that I'll always be in love with you
I'll be coming home again to you, love
And 'til the day I do, love
P.S. I love you, you, you, you
You, you, you
I love you
The song "P.S. I Love You" by The Beatles was written by Paul McCartney, along with their longtime producer George Martin. It was released in 1962 as the B-side to their hit single "Love Me Do." The song is a love letter written by a man who is away from his beloved. Throughout the song, the writer expresses his feelings and assures his loved one of his unending love for her.
The opening lines of the song, "As I write this letter, send my love to you / Remember that I'll always be in love with you," set the tone for the entire song. The writer is expressing his love and asking that it be conveyed to his beloved while he is away. He asks her to keep the letter and cherish the words until they can be together again. The repetition of the line "P.S. I love you" throughout the song emphasizes the depth of the writer's feelings for his loved one and serves as a reminder of his devotion.
The lyrics of "P.S. I Love You" are simple yet powerful, encapsulating the universal experience of being separated from a loved one. The song is a timeless expression of love that has resonated with generations of music lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
As I write this letter, send my love to you
As I'm writing this letter, I'm sending you all my love
Remember that I'll always be in love with you
Please keep in mind that I'll always have love for you
Treasure these few words 'til we're together
Hold onto these words until we are reunited
Keep all my love forever
Please remember my love for eternity
P.S. I love you, you, you, you
By the way, I love you very much
I'll be coming home again to you, love
I will return to you, my love
And 'til the day I do, love
Until that time, please know that I love you
P.S. I love you, you, you, you
Again, I want to reiterate my love for you
You, you, you
I love all of you
I love you
I have a strong and unwavering love for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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Philip Kassabian
Now this is a really great Beatles song.