US single release: Got To Get You Into My Life – 31 May 1976
Monday 31 May 1976 | Release
On Monday 31 May 1976, The Beatles' 1966 recording 'Got To Get You Into My Life' was released as a single in the United States, with 'Helter Skelter' on the B-side.
The Release
The single was released by Capitol Records ahead of the compilation album Rock 'N' Roll Music, one of several reworkings of The Beatles' back catalogue undertaken by EMI and Capitol Records during the mid-1970s. The release was part of a broader effort to repackage and reintroduce The Beatles' music to a new generation of listeners.
The single was also released in Australia, Germany and Japan, and performed strongly internationally — most notably topping the charts in Canada.
About 'Got To Get You Into My Life'
'Got To Get You Into My Life' was written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and originally recorded during the Revolver sessions in 1966. The song features a prominent brass arrangement and was heavily influenced by the soul and Motown sounds McCartney was listening to at the time. Despite being one of the standout tracks on Revolver, it was never released as a single during The Beatles' active years.
The 1976 US single release gave the song its commercial moment, introducing it to American radio audiences a full decade after it was recorded.
Rock 'N' Roll Music
Rock 'N' Roll Music was a double compilation album released by Capitol Records in June 1976, collecting The Beatles' harder-edged rock recordings from across their career. The release of 'Got To Get You Into My Life' as a lead single was designed to build anticipation for the album, and the strategy proved effective — both the single and the compilation performed well commercially in the US.
Key Facts: 31 May 1976
- Release: 'Got To Get You Into My Life' / 'Helter Skelter' (single)
- Label: Capitol Records (US)
- Release date: 31 May 1976
- Also released in: Australia, Germany, Japan
- Chart performance: Number one in Canada
- Originally recorded: 1966, during the Revolver sessions
- Written by: Paul McCartney (Lennon–McCartney)
- Tied to: Rock 'N' Roll Music compilation (Capitol Records, June 1976)
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 'Got To Get You Into My Life' released as a single?
It was released as a US single on 31 May 1976, with 'Helter Skelter' on the B-side — a decade after it was originally recorded for Revolver in 1966.
Did 'Got To Get You Into My Life' chart in the US?
Yes. The 1976 single was a commercial success in the US and topped the charts in Canada.
What album was 'Got To Get You Into My Life' originally on?
The song was originally released on Revolver in August 1966. It was never released as a single during The Beatles' active years.
What is the B-side of the 1976 'Got To Get You Into My Life' single?
'Helter Skelter', originally from The Beatles' White Album (1968).
What is the Rock 'N' Roll Music compilation?
Rock 'N' Roll Music was a double compilation album released by Capitol Records in June 1976, collecting The Beatles' harder rock recordings. The 'Got To Get You Into My Life' single was released ahead of it as a promotional lead.
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