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| This was written by the husband and wife songwriting team of Gerry Goffin and Carole King. |
| This was the Cookies' first hit. One year after this became a hit, it earned a special place in music history when the Beatles covered it for their album Please Please Me with lead vocals by George Harrison. (thanks, Jerro - New Alexandria, PA) |
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I believe the Cookies later became the Raelettes, Ray Charles' backing singers.
- Don, Newmarket, - |
I've heard this version, but I'm more familiar with The Beatles' cover.
- Stefanie, Rock Hill, SC |
Chains is a great cover. I also like their cover of Please Mr. Postman, by The Marvelletes
- Phil, Borrego Springs, CA |
Barry, you are really reaching on that one.
- lee, clearwater, FL |
The harmonies on this one are great.
- Stefanie, Rock Hill, SC |
John and Paul truly admired the songwriting team of Goffin and King. I believe this is the only song they ever covered by them.
- Ernie, Kranj, - - |
Excellent
- George, Itaberaba, Brazil |
Excellent choice for a cover.
- Fred, Glens Falls, NY |
This song was released on the same album as the song ANNA. If you put ANNA and CHAINS together, you get "ANNA IN CHAINS." I've always wondered if the band Alice In Chains actually got their name as a variation of these Beatles cover songs!!
- Barry, New York, NC |
I saw the cartoon version chains when i was about 6 years old, and that was my first introduction to beatles. I still love them...they are wonderful!!
- fazla, newport, Wales |
If you listen closely, you can hear that the final "s" in "chains" often isn't heard -- Not sure if it's recording equipment or George himself, or a combination.
- Sara |
One of many "doo-wop" era songs that the Fabs recorded.
- Alan, New Baltimore, MI |
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