The Beatles' first number one was written by one band member - 'My song completely'

When The Beatles finally hit the mainstream, they were constantly fighting in the singles charts to gain that highly-coveted number-one single.

But in January, 1963, it finally happened when they released their third single: Please Please Me.

The track hit the airwaves on January 11, 1963, and reached the top spot in the New Musical Express and Melody Maker Charts. However, it only hit number two in the Record Retailer chart - the list that would go on to become the official UK Singles Charts. As a result, Please Please Me has since been left out of the band's number ones compilation over the years.

With that said, the genius track came directly from one Beatles star: John Lennon - with a little production help from his friend George Martin.

Source: Callum Crumlish/express.co.uk

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