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The Beatles — I've Just Seen a Face
Album: Help!
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Released: 1965
Length: 2:02
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I've just seen a face,
I can't forget the time or place
Where we just met.
She's just the girl for me
And I want all the world to see
We've met, mm-mm-mm-m'mm-mm

Had it been another day
I might have looked the other way
And I'd have never been aware.
But as it is I'll dream of her
Tonight, di-di-di-di'n'di.

Falling, yes I am falling,
And she keeps calling
Me back again.

I have never known
The like of this, I've been alone
And I have missed things
And kept out of sight
But other girls were never quite
Like this, di-di-di-di'n'di.

Falling, yes I am falling,
And she keeps calling
Me back again.

Yeah!
Bup-a-lup-bup!

Falling, yes I am falling,
And she keeps calling
Me back again.

I've just seen a face,
I can't forget the time or place
Where we just met.
She's just the girl for me
And I want all the world to see
We've met, mm-mm-mm-di-di-di.

Falling, yes I am falling,
And she keeps calling
Me back again.

Falling, yes I am falling,
And she keeps calling
Me back again.

Oh, falling, yes I am falling,
And she keeps calling
Me back again.
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Better than many of their more well-known tracks!
Posted 7 months ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Never, ever, ever a bad song on 10 albums. 
Posted 8 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 bialia wrote:

I always thought the Monkees entire oeuvre was a direct spawn from this song.



The Monkees were a commerially invented  band intended to provide the USA's version of The Beatles and compete with them. They failed of course.
Posted 8 months ago by Devaplan    [ Reply ]
WoW!  RP just knocked 58 years off of my mind!  Shoot, if only you coulda done the same with my body 😒
Posted 1 year ago by cantdowoU    [ Reply ]
Fun fact-I hummed this song for YEARS without knowing what it was, because I heard it on an Oldie station as a kid. Thanks, RP. 
Posted 1 year ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
I always thought the Monkees entire oeuvre was a direct spawn from this song.
Posted 2 years ago by bialia    [ Reply ]
 Typesbad wrote:

The Everly Brothers influence is very strong in this one.


True that. Lot of Carter Family jug band kinda thing, too. 
Posted 2 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
The Everly Brothers influence is very strong in this one.
Posted 2 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:
OK, small miracle here- I heard this melody (no words) a decade ago, liked it,  and then didn't hear it again until now. Now I know what it is.  
 

Posted 3 years ago by jchap5    [ Reply ]
OK, small miracle here- I heard this melody (no words) a decade ago, liked it,  and then didn't hear it again until now. Now I know what it is.  
Posted 4 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Always loved the way he sung the word been as "BEAN"!  But I'm sure I'd also stick out like a sore thumb walking and talking around Liverpool.
Posted 4 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
The versatility and creativity of these guys is mind blowing even if some of their songs aren’t so much. As prolific as they were you’d expect normal distribution of song sayings from “blah” to “OMG!”
Posted 4 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
When I was a kid my grandmother would take me to the movies in Elizabeth NJ and it was something else to experience all the teen-aged girls in the theater screaming and crying to the guys up on the screen during A Hard Days Night in 1964 and Help! in 1965 as if they were actually present.
Fast forward to May 9, 2002 seeing McCartney in concert in Dallas and the young guy behind me screaming at McCartney to play Wings songs which he had come to hear because he, the screamer, wasn't familiar with any Beatles tunes. I suppose from his perspective the Beatles were just some guys comprising McCartney's first backup band before he finally made it big with Wings.
Posted 4 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:
Reminds me vaguely of  Mrs. Robinson.
 

Yeah its got that same guitar/rythm methinks
Posted 4 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
Reminds me vaguely of  Mrs. Robinson.
Posted 4 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
Now this is terrific material. John and Paul almost rise to the level of the Everly Brothers here
 
Uh.....oh never mind. You're obviously joking.
Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Always nice to hear deeper Beatles tracks. This is a keeper.
Posted 5 years ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
Not many people can outdo the Beatles, but Holy Cole does a superb cover of this song that puts some "meow" into these lyrics....
Posted 5 years ago by mattenuttall    [ Reply ]
Now this is terrific material. John and Paul almost rise to the level of the Everly Brothers here
Posted 5 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:
Everybody in my alien space craft loves this song...  I've just seen a face...

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Heroin Chic High Fashion Shoot of Russian prostitute.

 OK.....

 
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:
Everybody in my alien space craft loves this song...  I've just seen a face...
 
Gawd, please take that image down.  {#Eek}
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
This is a Beatles song that I do very much like.
Posted 9 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
girls

 
Awesomeness
Posted 9 years ago by btt    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my alien space craft loves this song...  I've just seen a face...

hot chick photo HeroinChic-High-FashionPhotoShootOfRussianProstitute_zpsc956074f.jpg 
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Geez...these guys need to learn how to sing two part harmony.
Posted 10 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my homeless camp loves this song...
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
skiffle at it's finest
Posted 10 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
Anything by the Beatles is a pleasure despite the passage of time, so much has happened since, but they were of their time and nothing can change the impact they made on the pop scene.
Posted 10 years ago by bexhillos    [ Reply ]
Bupadupdup
Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

They had just been recently turned on to pot by the inimitable Bob Dylan—hence the directional change in their lyrics.

 
I was surprised to read this comment but it is true according to web lore:
  https://www.beatlesbible.com/1964/08/28/bob-dylan-turns-the-beatles-on-to-cannabis
Posted 10 years ago by RandomousJam    [ Reply ]
... it is  G O D L I K E
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 Baketown wrote:
This is where it seemed that they started to branch out!
 
They had just been recently turned on to pot by the inimitable Bob Dylan—hence the directional change in their lyrics.
Posted 11 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Rapid-fire rhyme that carries the epitome of romanticism ........ (deep sigh) ..... yep.  True Love.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 gjr wrote:
“Everybody's born knowing all the Beatles lyrics instinctively. They're passed into the fetus subconsciously along with all the amniotic stuff. They should be called "The Fetals".”
Sliding Doors (1998) – James Hammerton (John Hannah) 

 
gjr ftw! Excellent (obscure?!) movie, great line, and Hannah's delivery was hilarious! Oh, and this tune bops along nicely... {#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
Little Gem here!
Posted 11 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
SO nice to hear! I include this on the list of fantastic lesser-known songs by The Beatles (relatively speaking, of course!) Without thinking about it too much, I'd definitely put "If I Needed Someone" (Rubber Soul) and "Rain" (single or B-side or something) on the list. 
Posted 11 years ago by brulie    [ Reply ]
 MirageRF wrote:
"I've just seen a face I can't forget."

It's exactly like that.
The first glance lasts forever, or at least 40 years so far.

 

..i can attest to this happening, as well..& the dreaming of her tonight & the falling/keeps calling me back stuff..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]

This song is soooo good for the external acoustic meatus...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Brandi Carlile - Beatles song "I've Just Seen A Face" Live, Portland (2007)

Brandi Carlile and band covering the Beatles at Mississippi Studios in Portland, 3/31/07

"and all you Beatles fans out there, don't be haters. If i'm not mistaken, the Beatles preached that alot. "

 
She even looks a bit like Paul.
Posted 12 years ago by capandjudy    [ Reply ]
Is it possible to give this another '10'!?  It certainly deserves at least two.
Posted 12 years ago by pcicatar    [ Reply ]
girls
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
“Everybody's born knowing all the Beatles lyrics instinctively. They're passed into the fetus subconsciously along with all the amniotic stuff. They should be called "The Fetals".”
Sliding Doors (1998) – James Hammerton (John Hannah) 
Posted 12 years ago by gjr    [ Reply ]
Songs like this one make you realize just how good the Beatles were.  Crossing into country music!  And there are only 150 more like this.
Posted 12 years ago by scubarojo    [ Reply ]
"I've just seen a face I can't forget."

It's exactly like that.
The first glance lasts forever, or at least 40 years so far.
Posted 12 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
Whoa. I have had this melody tucked away in my memory since I was small, because of family obsessions with oldie stations, but I have never known what the heck the actual song/singer/words were until this moment. Weird, but cool. Thanks, RP!
Posted 13 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
This is where it seemed that they started to branch out!

Posted 13 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

I've heard several bluegrass acts do this number - it works well.  I believe that was what Paul McCartney was going for when he composed it.  A lovely song.
 

I knew the Beatles did this, but I too, thought they were doing a remake on a bluegrass classic. Huh? Either way, what a fantastic song! 10
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Genius!
Posted 13 years ago by TheMagus    [ Reply ]
 Gutter wrote:
I never knew this was a Beatles song until I heard it on Randy's VinylTap!   It almost has a bluegrass feel to it, all it needs is some banjo's!
 
I've heard several bluegrass acts do this number - it works well.  I believe that was what Paul McCartney was going for when he composed it.  A lovely song.


Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
a few more tears..

Posted 13 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
 Queue wrote:
Nice to hear some Beatle "back tracks"

 

Yes! More Bill, please...{#Pray}



Posted 13 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
 Gutter wrote:
I never knew this was a Beatles song until I heard it on Randy's VinylTap!   It almost has a bluegrass feel to it, all it needs is some banjo's!
 

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MAN  !!!!!
Posted 13 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
I never knew this was a Beatles song until I heard it on Randy's VinylTap!   It almost has a bluegrass feel to it, all it needs is some banjo's!
Posted 13 years ago by Gutter    [ Reply ]
As it is, I'll dream of her tonight.
Posted 13 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
 james_of_tucson wrote:
I love this songwriting, it could have been written a hundred years before.
 
...or even 40 years afterwards, even with the skiffle influence. I honestly didn't suss this as the Beatles. They were certainly ahead of their time in the 60s. Still not my fave band by any stretch, but kudos to them for their innovation and invention.

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]

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Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 JelloVedder wrote:
Lady Madonna came out when i was 5.....my first memorie of listening to good music..................i have never been the same after that.
Then came A Day at the Races, Joe's Garage and Ten ...hahahaaa........i love my lfe
{#Bananajumprope}{#Bananajumprope}
 
and it will never stop.
quite the same music experience (in this few listed). even i was -11 when that lady came out...
Posted 14 years ago by petrfas    [ Reply ]
Lady Madonna came out when i was 5.....my first memorie of listening to good music..................i have never been the same after that.
Then came A Day at the Races, Joe's Garage and Ten ...hahahaaa........i love my lfe
{#Bananajumprope}{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 14 years ago by JelloVedder    [ Reply ]
Never heared this before, this was before my time!!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]

Fab four by ~JohnnySlowhand
Nikola Plecas   ©2009-2010 ~JohnnySlowhand



Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]

Brandi Carlile - Beatles song "I've Just Seen A Face" Live, Portland (2007)

Brandi Carlile and band covering the Beatles at Mississippi Studios in Portland, 3/31/07

"and all you Beatles fans out there, don't be haters. If i'm not mistaken, the Beatles preached that alot. "


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Pieter wrote:

Or... was this as early as 1965?
 
Yep, 1965.  Though in North America, this song was on Rubber Soul, not Help!.


Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
so good

Posted 14 years ago by Casa_Blanca    [ Reply ]
 james_of_tucson wrote:
I love this songwriting, it could have been written a hundred years before.
 
Or... was this as early as 1965?
Posted 14 years ago by Pieter    [ Reply ]
Love it! Thanks Bill.
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
one of mah favs.  a perfect 10.

Posted 14 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
I love this songwriting, it could have been written a hundred years before.
Posted 14 years ago by james_of_tucson    [ Reply ]
I've been listening to the new beatles remasters, and I just love this song.  So glad to see Bill add it to the rotation.

Posted 14 years ago by nate_pitzer    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear some Beatle "back tracks"

Posted 14 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
Always nice listening to The Beatles!
Posted 14 years ago by energilc    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite Beatle songs...Great to hear classic Beatles on RP.....thanks for ending "Shady Grove" Blecch!

Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]