On this day, November 17, 1964, the BBC previewed "I'm a Loser," by the Beatles.

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The BBC aired a copy of “I’m A Loser” and a few other tunes seventeen days before “I’m A Loser"s general release.

Hat tip, Michael Beschloss, even though his timeline is wrong.

“I’m A Loser” was recorded by the Beatles tomorrow 1964:

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I'm a Loser

Released: 4 December 1964
Recorded: 14 August 1964
Studio: EMI, London

"I'm a Loser" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, originally released on Beatles for Sale in the United Kingdom, later released on Beatles '65 in the United States, both in 1964. Written by John Lennon, and credited to Lennon–McCartney, it was considered for release as a single until Lennon wrote "I Feel Fine".

According to music critic Richie Unterberger, while the lyrics tell a story of romantic rejection, "I'm a Loser" is one of the first Beatles compositions that "goes beyond young love," including "the hypocrisy of keeping up a happy face when your world's falling down".

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Recording and release

The Beatles recorded this song on 14 August 1964, the same day as "Mr. Moonlight" and "Leave My Kitten Alone". It was recorded in eight takes.

It was released four months after it was recorded, but beforehand, it was previewed on BBC Radio on 17 November, along with three other songs from Beatles for Sale and also the "I Feel Fine"/"She's a Woman" single.

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The Beatles - I'm a Loser
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