Rain (Beatles song) Rain (Beatles song) "Rain" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that was first released in May 1966 as the B-side of their "Paperback Writer" single. Both songs were recorded during the sessions for the album "Revolver" although neither appears on that album. The song was written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It is noted for its slowed-down rhythm track, an example of the tape-manipulation techniques the band embraced at this time, and backwards vocals over the song's coda. The single's release marked the first time that reversed sounds had appeared in a pop song,
Wait (Beatles song) Wait (Beatles song) "Wait" is a song released by the Beatles, on their 1965 album "Rubber Soul". The songwriting credit is Lennon–McCartney, although in the 1997 book, "Many Years from Now," McCartney recalls it as entirely his. This is supported by a 1970 interview with John Lennon by Ray Connolly. John could not remember writing it. "That must be one of Paul's," he said. The song was originally recorded for "Help!" in June 1965 but was rejected for inclusion on the album. When "Rubber Soul" fell one song short for a Christmas release, "Wait" was brought back. Overdubs were added