The first of John Lennon’s songs to be directly influenced by Bob Dylan, I’m A Loser was written in the summer of 1964 and recorded for the Beatles For Sale album.


Written by:
Lennon-McCartney
Recorded: 14 August 1964
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith

Released: 4 December 1964 (UK), 15 December 1964 (US)

John Lennon: vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar, harmonica
Paul McCartney: harmony vocals, bass
George Harrison: lead guitar
Ringo Starr: drums, tambourine

Available on:
Beatles For Sale
Live At The BBC