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"A Hard Day's Night" is a 1964 project by The Beatles that includes a hit title-track single, their third studio album, and a groundbreaking A Hard Day's Night Movie capturing peak Beatlemania. The Title Track and Album The Song: Released in July 1964, it is famous for its striking, ambiguous opening guitar chord and wry lyrics about working long hours. The Album: Released in July 1964 in the UK and June 1964 in the US, it was the first Beatles album composed entirely of original material written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The Film The Plot: Directed by Richard Lester, the black-and-white comedy mockumentary follows a chaotic couple of days in the lives of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they dodge screaming fans and prepare for a television broadcast. The Legacy: Praised for its fast-paced wit, improvisational feel, and innovative use of jump cuts, the film heavily influenced the modern music video.