Peter & Gordon - A World Without Love Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'A World Without Love'?

   'A World Without Love' was written by Paul McCartney and is credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership.

2. Why didn't the Beatles release 'A World Without Love'?

   Paul McCartney did not think 'A World Without Love' was suitable for the Beatles. As a result, the Beatles never recorded it, and the song was eventually given to Peter and Gordon when McCartney shared a room with Peter Asher.

3. When was 'A World Without Love' released?

   'A World Without Love' was released as Peter and Gordon's debut single in February 1964. It later appeared on their debut album in the UK and on an album of the same name in the US.

4. Did 'A World Without Love' achieve chart success?

   Yes, 'A World Without Love' reached number one on both the UK and US charts in 1964, making it one of the seven number-one hits in the US credited to Lennon-McCartney that year.

5. What is significant about McCartney's demo of 'A World Without Love'?

   Paul McCartney's demo of 'A World Without Love' was discovered by Peter Asher in his Los Angeles home. The 30-second demo features McCartney singing and playing acoustic guitar. The demo was posted on YouTube in January 2013.

6. Which studio musician played guitar on 'A World Without Love'?

   Studio musician Vic Flick, known for playing the iconic guitar riff in the James Bond Theme, was the lead guitarist on the recording of 'A World Without Love'.