Hold me - close to your heart

In many countries the single was not as successful as the band's previous, "Take on Me",
which hit #1 in the U.S. and several countries around the world.


In the UK and Ireland, it was a big hit !!


I love this song , fresh , new and have something else in it..

Last night I said these words to my girl ...

As George is playing the first few notes of the introduction , watch closely and see that John is tuning a string on his guitar!

Also see how Ringo misses his break at 1:24 ...

A great, great moment in televised entertainment.

The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show in February, 1964.

I'm pleased to say that they've please me for 39+ years now.

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