"If I Needed Someone" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by George Harrison, the group's lead guitarist. It was released in December 1965 on their album "Rubber Soul", except in North America, where it appeared on the 1966 release "Yesterday and Today". The song reflects the reciprocal influences shared between the Beatles and American band the Byrds. On release, it was widely considered to be Harrison's best song to date. A recording by the Hollies was issued in Britain on the same day as "Rubber Soul" and peaked at number 20 on the national singles chart.