The Beatles - Boys (1963)

Written by: Luther Dixon/Wes Farrell Recorded: 11 February 1963 Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith Released: 22 March 1963 (UK), 22 July 1963 (US) Ringo Starr: vocals, drums John Lennon: backing vocals, rhythm guitar Paul McCartney: backing vocals, bass George Harrison: backing vocals, lead guitar Available on: Please Please Me Anthology 1 On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2 Boys was Ringo Starr's vocal spotlight on the Please Please Me album. It was recorded in a single take on 11 February 1963, and marked the drummer's first recorded lead vocal.