Inspired by Roger McGuinn’s guitar work for The Byrds, If I Needed Someone was written by George Harrison and first appeared in the UK on the Rubber Soul album.


Written by:
Harrison
Recorded: 16, 18 October 1965
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith

Released: 3 December 1965 (UK), 20 June 1966 (US)

George Harrison: vocals, 12-string electric guitar
John Lennon: harmony vocals, rhythm guitar
Paul McCartney: harmony vocals, bass
Ringo Starr: drums, tambourine

Available on:
Rubber Soul