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Coffee Break: I want to hold your hand

The Beatles in performance in 1963.
The Beatles in performance in 1963.Fox Photos/Getty Images

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by Anna Weggel and Jill Riley

January 18, 2022

Today in 1964, The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" became the fastest-breaking and the fastest-selling single in Capitol Records' history when it entered the singles chart at No. 45.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what “hand” songs do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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