US Single Release: Ticket To Ride

Monday 19 April 1965 | Release, The Beatles

On 19 April 1965, The Beatles released ‘Ticket To Ride’ in the United States as their ninth single on Capitol Records. Issued as Capitol 5407, the record featured ‘Yes It Is’ as its b-side and marked the first release from the forthcoming Help! album sessions.

The single achieved immediate commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained at the top for one week. Its chart performance further cemented The Beatles’ dominance of the American market during the mid-1960s.

The label credited the track as originating from the upcoming United Artists film release Eight Arms To Hold You, which had been the working title for the Help! film until early April 1965.

In the United Kingdom, ‘Ticket To Ride’ had already been issued by Parlophone on 9 April 1965, preceding the US release by ten days.

💿 Release Details

• A-side: Ticket To Ride
• B-side: Yes It Is
• Label: Capitol Records (Capitol 5407)
• UK Release Date: 9 April 1965 (Parlophone)

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❓ FAQ

Was ‘Ticket To Ride’ a number one hit in the US?

Yes. The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for one week.

What was on the b-side of the single?

The b-side was ‘Yes It Is’.

What film was the song associated with?

It was promoted as part of the forthcoming film Help!, initially titled Eight Arms To Hold You.

When was the UK release?

The single was released in the UK on 9 April 1965 by Parlophone.