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Released as a single in the United States at the end of May 1966, "Paperback Writer" quickly ascended to the number one spot on the U.S. charts, marking the twelfth of The Beatles' singles to achieve this feat within a mere span of two years. Notably, reactions were mixed; some listeners expressed confusion over the band's shift in sound, indicating that The Beatles were evolving into a phase of experimental artistry.