Episode 271: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 39: "Ask Me Why"

In this episode, Dave and Chris go back into the lab to examine the Beatles’ early B‑side “Ask Me Why,” exploring its unusual and sophisticated (for the time) chord progression, three‑part vocals, lyrics, and recording history from the Pete Best era to Please Please Me. As usual, Chris digs deep to find interesting cover versions (linked below)!

We also catch you up on a couple of new items including George Harrison’s upcoming photo book, the Rubber Soul box set, and some recent Lennon family news.

"Ask Me Why" Covers

Les Lionceaux - Je Suis Fou 1964

Dynasouls 1977

LOS BUITRES 1989 de Venezuela Pregúntame porqué (Ask me why)

Smithereens (2008 album, “B-Sides The Beatles”)

Bill Anschell 2011 deconstructed piano version

Please Please Me remastered Stereo vinyl

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Please Please me CD

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