LOVE ME DO The 2023 Red Album kicks off with an already somewhat controversial choice. The version of The Beatles’ debut single that has graced every copy of 1962-1966 since its original issue is the version recorded at EMI on 11 September 1962 with session player Andy White on drums and Ringo providing a rhythmic tambourine. It is this so-called ' Andy White version ' which was released by the small US indie Tollie label in late April 1964. The Tollie 45 entered the BILLBOARD top 40 within the first few days of May of 1964. By the end of that month, it held the number 1 position. However, the 2023 edition instead reverts to a version of “Love Me Do” recorded seven days earlier than the Andy White take. This version has Ringo on drums and was included on initial pressings of the UK Parlophone single released on 5 October 1962. This UK single made a successful dent in the UK charts, getting as high as number 17 before dropping out. Even so, the Andy White version should be rea