Although some might think “In Spite of All the Danger” is an early John song, Paul initiated it with George’s help. Therefore, it is the only song with a “McCartney-Harrison” writing credit.

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The Beatles recorded their first-ever song, “In Spite of All the Danger,” on July 14, 1958, a day before John Lennon‘s mother, Julia, died. She was struck by a car.

This song was technically not a “Beatles” song. “In Spite Of All The Danger” was originally a song by The Quarrymen. However, the song was written by Paul McCartney and features the ...