How Did They Do It?

Yesterday I noted The Beatles didn't want to release "How Do You Do It?" so Gerry And The Pacemakers, another band in Brian Epstein's stable, recorded it. It went to #1 in Britain and was a hit in America as well.

The Beatles found it too wimpy and in any case wanted to record their own stuff. There's a rumor they gave a lackluster performance to make sure it wasn't put out. True or not, if they hadn't come up with "Please Please Me" producer George Martin might have have it released anyway.

Still, it's not a bad tune. By the way, both "How Do You Do It" and yesterday's song, "I Like It," were written by newcomer Mitch Murray.

So let's compare the two versions. America, judge for yourself: