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Live at Royal Hall, London, England - 8 March 1963 “Till There Was You“ is a song written by Meredith Willson for his 1957 musical play The Music Man, and which also appeared in the 1962 movie version. The song is sung by librarian Marian Paroo (Barbara Cook on Broadway, Shirley Jones in the film) to Professor Harold Hill (portrayed by Robert Preston) toward the end of Act Two. It became a hit for Anita Bryant in 1959, reaching #30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and spending two weeks at #14 on Cash Box. “Till There Was You“ was later covered by the English rock band the Beatles in 1963. Personnel Paul McCartney – lead vocal, bass guitar John Lennon – rhythm guitar George Harrison – lead guitar Ringo Starr – drums
