The Beatles released the double A sided "We Can Work It Out" with "Day Tripper" while recording the "Rubber Soul" album sessions. "Day Tripper" reached number five on Billboard while "We Can Work It Out" peaked at the top of the charts.

Stevie Wonder's self produced version of "We Can Work It Out" (Lennon - McCartney) appeared on his 1970 album "Signed, Sealed & Delivered". The single peaked at number thirteen in 1971 and was nominated for a Grammy the next year.