You Can't Do That (track)
by The Beatles

You Can't Do That by The Beatles
Year: 1964
From the album A Hard Day's Night (track #12)
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When I Get Home
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From 08/29/2016 19:24 | #173725
Similar to When I get home, You can't do that, is the slightly better of the two. An extremely catchy rocker, it's thoroughly enjoyable with a nice groove. (Edited)
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From 10/06/2025 18:00 | #311256
Jealousy and control wrapped in a sharp R&B groove. Lennon at his most possessive - a theme he will return to several times in the future. Good track. (Edited)
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From 01/19/2021 08:06 | #264630
This kind of songs is why I love this album so much. Simple catchy rock songs (Edited)
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From 12/01/2018 17:42 | #225994
sounds slightly possessive and creepy (Edited)
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From 12/28/2015 16:10 | #155272
A good rock'n'roll track. (Edited)
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