re coming home?? section. Instead of straight backup, the lines run into the upcoming main text and create a thick atmosphere for the listener. This contrast exudes slight tension to the song that keeps the listener interested and anticipating for the next part.
             Many sources influenced the Beatles backup vocal styles. The call and response effect with theyeah, yeahs? can be linked with the call and response songs of African slave music and later with the music of Southern black churches. Gospel music also incorporates much of this in order to initiate a connection or bond between the performer and the audience. Also there is a definitive link between the Shirelles? songBoys?, and the Beatles?It Won't Be Long?. The Beatles? version ofBoys? has many of theborrowed? bops and shuwaps an even has a section of backingyeah, yeah?. However, this form of backup was much simpler than what the Beatles did withIt Won't Be Long?; it did not invoke a true sense of call and response. The Marvelettes, with their version ofPlease Mr. Postman?, offered a much more refined backup sound. The harmonies were more interesting and one could feel a greaterresponse? factor. The Beatles employed this interesting harmonic structure when developing the background to their song. Furthermore, the Beatles were influenced by Motown as a whole and as Motown progressed as did the Beatles? ideas on harmonies.
             The opening section of this song is loud and direct. It implants the basic melody on the listener and sets the tone for the remainder of the song. Songs likeShe Love's You?, start with the opening hook and then progress. This must have drove the girls crazy; such a powerful yet melodic opening. The Beatles knew this and could exploit it by starting their songs this way. The Beatles knew that the melody was catchy, thus could engage the listener from the beginning of the song. If one had an irresistible hook, why not use it as often as possible...