A-side
Britishnoun
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More than four decades since Lennon’s murder and two since George Harrison’s death, the very last Beatles song has been released as a double A-side single with “Love Me Do,” the band’s 1962 debut single.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
The "Now and Then"/"Love Me Do" double A-side single will be released Nov. 2 on digital/streaming and Nov. 3 on vinyl/cassette.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2023
With “Paperback Writer” on the A-side — an unlikely pop premise, a surging riff, a profusion of vocal harmonies — the single affirmed the Beatles’ mastery while forecasting change.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2022
As a way to cut costs, the B-sides of singles at the time often featured bass-heavy instrumental “versions” of the A-side.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2021
The A-side featured a seven-minute message from the trio "welcoming all their new fans", reading out the track listing for their forthcoming album Spirits Having Flown, and talking about their love of sailing.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2020
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