I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles

  • Its release in the US on December 26, 1963, is often cited as the beginning of the 'British Invasion.'
  • Entered the US chart on 18 January 1964 and reached number 1. Spent 15 weeks in the charts (7 weeks at number 1).
  • Entered the UK chart on 12 December 1963 and reached number 1. Spent 21 weeks in the charts (5 weeks at number 1).
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 14 May 1964 and spent 1 week in the charts, reaching a high of number 48.
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 20 November 1983 and spent 3 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 62.
  • Included in UK Number Ones.