The Beatles Christmas-season single for 1964 became yet another step forward in the progression of their music. I Feel Fine offered Beatles fans a brand new sound showcased by guitar feedback in the beginning of the song.

This single allowed the Beatles to end 1964 the way they started it, with a number one single across the board. Even the B-side She's A Woman was charting very strongly, with Billboard placing the song as high as number four, with Cash Box and Record World placing it as high as number eight.