In the latter half of 1962, The Beatles emerged as pioneers, releasing one of the first debut singles penned entirely by a British band. “Love Me Do,” born from the collaborative efforts of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, marked a significant milestone in their songwriting journey. While McCartney initially conceived the song during their 1961 stint in Hamburg, Lennon acknowledged its genesis even earlier, tracing back to their time in Hamburg.
However, the truth unveils a deeper narrative. Prior to McCartney’s creation of “Love Me Do,” Lennon and McCartney had already embarked on their songwriting odyssey. As early as 1956 or 1957, McCartney, at a tender age of 14, composed his inaugural song on guitar, titled “I’ve Lost My Little Girl.” This poignant piece served as a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, grappling with the profound grief of her untimely demise due to cancer surgery.
Thus, while “Love Me Do” symbolizes their formal entry into professional songcraft, the roots of Lennon and McCartney’s collaboration stretch back to their formative years, laying the foundation for their enduring musical partnership.
