Beatles Songs (Group Or Solo) RE: Beatles (Group Or Solo)

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941694096545998240.post-29128758803764514632008-04-15T00:27:00.000-07:002008-05-02T12:09:10.989-07:00Beatles Songs (Group Or Solo) RE: Beatles (Group Or Solo)Here is a list of songs (with their lyrics & links to their Wikipedia entries/mentions) written & recorded by Beatles (group or solo) about Beatles (group or solo). Notice that each Beatle wrote & recorded at least 3 songs re: Beatle/s, & these songs span 40 yrs from the oldest to the latest. Most importantly, note how--in each song--the attitude of the writer/performer/s toward the Beatle/s at the time shines through (Ringo is the nicest). The below songs are in chronological order, & the song titles are links to the songs in iTunes, unless notated with an asterisk * = Amazon.com (not available in iTunes) <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATY44gzxwI/AAAAAAAAAJE/t1AU_8ghzGs/s1600-h/white+album.jpg"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189511717917542162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATZaYgzxxI/AAAAAAAAAJM/6o_rzIVqQ4c/s400/white+album.jpg" border="0" /> 1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBeatles-White-Album%2Fdp%2FB000002UAX%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dmusic%26qid%3D1204765919%26sr%3D1-1&tag=huggthemidl-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325" target="'_blank">Glass Onion - The Beatles</a> * (recorded Sep 1968, released Nov 1968) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_Onion" target="_blank">Wikipedia entry</a> The song is a response to those who attempted to find hidden meanings in Beatle songs, and references "I Am the Walrus", "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Lady Madonna", "The Fool on the Hill", and "Fixing a Hole". The song's "The Walrus was Paul" lyric is both a reference to "I Am the Walrus" and Lennon saying "something nice to Paul" in response to changes in their relationship at that time. Songwriting credited to Lennon/McCartney--but it was really written by John I told you about Strawberry Fields You know the place where nothing is real Well here's another place you can go Where everything flows Looking through the bent backed tulips To see how the other half live Looking through a glass onion I told you about the walrus and me, man You know that we're as close as can be, man Well here's another clue for you all The walrus was Paul Standing on the cast iron shore, yeah Lady Madonna trying to make ends meet, yeah Looking through a glass onion Oh yeah Oh yeah Oh yeah Looking through a glass onion I told you about the fool on the hill I tell you man he living there still Well here's another place you can be Listen to me Fixing a hole in the ocean Trying to make a dove-tail joint, yeah Looking through a glass onion <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189512117349500706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATZxogzxyI/AAAAAAAAAJU/cXy4hULyBck/s400/let+it+be.jpg" border="0" /> 2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Let-Be-Beatles/dp/B000002UB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1204766032&sr=1-1" target="'_blank">Two Of Us - The Beatles</a> * (recorded Jan 1969, released May 1970) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_of_Us_%28The_Beatles_song%29" target="_blank">Wikipedia entry</a> Lennon and McCartney sang the song as a duet. It was written for Linda Eastman, McCartney's soon to be wife, though it sounds at times as if it is addressing Lennon, whose relationship with McCartney was tense at that time. <a href="http://www.recmusicbeatles.com/public/files/saki/2ofus.html" target="_blank">More info</a> Songwriting credited to Lennon/McCartney--but it was really written by Paul Two of us riding nowhere Spending someone's Hard earned pay You and me Sunday driving Not arriving On our way back home We're on our way home We're on our way home We're going home Two of us sending postcards Writing letters On my wall You and me burning matches Lifting latches On our way back home We're on our way home We're on our way home We're going home You and I have memories Longer than the road that stretches out ahead Two of us wearing raincoats Standing solo In the sun You and me chasing paper Getting nowhere On our way back home We're on our way home We're on our way home We're going home You and I have memories Longer than the road that stretches out ahead Two of us wearing raincoats Standing solo In the sun You and me chasing paper Getting nowhere On our way back home We're on our way home We're on our way home We're going home We're going home Better believe it Goodbye <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189512941983221554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATahogzxzI/AAAAAAAAAJc/xKBAPHdfQp0/s400/all+things+must+pass.jpg" border="0" /> 3. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D265752654%2526id%253D265752411%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="_blank">Wah-Wah - George</a> (recorded May to Sep 1970, released Nov 1970) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Things_Must_Pass#Background" target="_blank">Wikipedia mention</a> The January 1969 "Get Back" sessions saw early appearances of several other songs that would be considered for All Things Must Pass, including the title track, "Hear Me Lord", "Isn't It a Pity", "Let It Down", and "Window, Window", but nothing came of them at the time. The tense atmosphere fueled another song, "Wah-Wah", which Harrison wrote in the wake of his temporary departure from the band. <a href="http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=1639" target="_blank">More info</a> Written by George Wah-wah You've given me a wah-wah And I'm thinking of you And all the things that we used to do Wah-wah, wah-wah Wah-wah You made me such a big star Being there at the right time Cheaper than a dime Wah-wah, you've given me your wah-wah, wah-wah Oh, you don't see me crying Oh, you don't hear me sighing Wah-wah I don't need no wah-wah And I know how sweet life can be If I keep myself free Wah-wah, I don't need no wah-wah Oh, you don't see me crying Hey baby, you don't hear me sighing Oh no no no no Wah-wah Now I don't need no wah-wah And I know how sweet life can be If I keep myself free of wah-wah I don't need no wah-wah Wah-wah Wah-wah Wah-wah Wah-wah <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189513156731586370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATauIgzx0I/AAAAAAAAAJk/GQG7hpnH4pg/s400/plastic+ono+band.jpg" border="0" /> 4. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D261180968%2526id%253D261179226%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="'_blank">God - John</a> (recorded Sep to Oct 1970, released Dec 1970) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_John_Lennon" target="_blank">Wikipedia entry</a> In the second section of the song, Lennon lists many idols that he does not believe in (including The Beatles), ending by stating that he just believes in himself. Other idols he listed included magic, I Ching, the Bible, tarot, Hitler, Jesus, Kennedy, Buddha, mantra, Gita, yoga, kings, Elvis, and Zimmerman (Bob Dylan). The final section of the song describes Lennon's change since the breakup of The Beatles. He states that he is no longer the "Dreamweaver" or "The Walrus," but just "John." The final line of the song, "The dream is over," represents Lennon's stance that the myth of The Beatles had come to an end. Written by John God is a concept By which we measure our pain I'll say it again God is a concept By which we measure our pain Yeah, pain, yeah I don't believe in magic I don't believe in I Ching I don't believe in Bible I don't believe in tarot I don't believe in Hitler I don't believe in Jesus I don't believe in Kennedy I don't believe in Buddha I don't believe in mantra I don't believe in Gita I don't believe in yoga I don't believe in kings I don't believe in Elvis I don't believe in Zimmerman I don't believe in Beatles I just believe in me Yoko and me And that's reality The dream is over What can I say? The dream is over Yesterday I was the dreamweaver But now I'm reborn I was the walrus But now I'm John And so dear friends You'll just have to carry on The dream is over <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189513431609493330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATa-Igzx1I/AAAAAAAAAJs/yznFqgjP2xo/s400/200px-RSeasy.jpg" border="0" /> 5. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D261459979%2526id%253D261458921%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="'_blank">Early 1970 - Ringo</a> (recorded Mar 1970, released Apr 1971) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringo_Starr#After_The_Beatles_.281970-1984.29" target="_blank">Wikipedia mention</a> He also participated in The Concert For Bangladesh organized by Harrison in 1971, as well as drumming on Harrison's All Things Must Pass and Living in the Material World, Lennon's John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, and Yoko Ono's early solo work. Indeed, his song "Early 1970" (the B-side of "It Don't Come Easy") voiced a hope that he could remain friendly and play music with all three of his former Beatles band mates. Written by Ringo Lives on a farm, got plenty of charm, beep beep He's got no cows but he's sure got a whole lotta sheep A brand new wife and a family And when he comes to town I wonder if he'll play with me Laying in bed, watching TV, "Cookies!" With his mama by his side, she's Japanese They screamed and they cried, now they're free And when he comes to town I know he's gonna play with me He's a long-haired, cross-legged guitar picker, mm-mm With his long-legged lady in the garden picking daisies for his soup A forty acre house he doesn't see 'Cause he's always in town Playing for you with me I play guitar, A - D - E I don't play bass 'cause that's too hard for me I play the piano if it's in C And when I go to town, I wanna see all three And when I go to town, I wanna see all three And when I go to town, I wanna see all three <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189513611998119778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATbIogzx2I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/Ie8QALuA3mQ/s400/ram.jpg" border="0" /> 6. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D254699341%2526id%253D254699338%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="_blank">Too Many People - Paul</a> (recorded Nov 1970 to early 1971, released May 1971)<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Too_Many_People" target="_blank"> Wikipedia entry</a> It was dedicated to John Lennon a former member of The Beatles. The song is one of several instances of "musical sniping" among the four Beatles after the band broke up. Others include McCartney's "3 Legs," Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?," and George Harrison's "Wah-wah." The song's lyric has something to do with Lennon's lucky break. Written by Paul Too many people going underground Too many reaching for a piece of cake Too many people pulled and pushed around Too many waiting for that lucky break That was your first mistake You took your lucky break and broke it in two Now what can be done for you? You broke it in two Too many people sharing party lines Too many people never sleeping late Too many people paying parking fines Too many hundred people losing weight That was your first mistake You took your lucky break and broke it in two Now what can be done for you? You broke it in two Too many people preaching practices Don't let 'em tell you what you wanna be Too many people holding back This is crazy, and baby, it's not like me That was your last mistake I find my love awake and waiting to be Now what can be done for you? She's waiting for me <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189513792386746226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATbTIgzx3I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/Yd_8IqH8F-w/s400/200px-RamMcCartneyBackCover.jpg" border="0" /> 7. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D254699350%2526id%253D254699338%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="_blank">3 Legs - Paul</a> (recorded Nov 1970 to early 1971, released May 1971) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram_%28album%29#Recording_and_structure" target="_blank">Wikipedia mention </a> Still smarting from the demise of The Beatles, he included a few subtle jibes directed at his former collaborator, specifically in "Too Many People". The back cover art includes a picture of one beetle riding the back of another beetle and apparently copulating. This was interpreted as a commentary on the state of affairs between the ex-Beatles at that time. "Three Legs" was also seen as being a jibe at the other Beatles. Written by Paul Well, when I walk, when I walk Walk my horse upon the hill Well, when I walk, walk, walk, walk Walk my horse upon the hill When I lay me down Will my lover love me still? A dog is here A dog is there My dog he got three legs But he can't run Well, when I thought, when I thought When I thought you was my friend When I thought, when I thought When I thought you was my friend But you let me down, hoo Put my heart around the bend A fly flies in A fly flies out Most flies they got three legs But mine got one Well, when I fly, when I fly, when I fly When I fly above the clouds Oh, when I fly, when I fly, when I fly When I fly above the clouds You can knock me down, with a feather, yes, you could But you know it's not allowed A dog is here A dog is there My dog he got three legs But he can't run My dog he got three legs, your dog he got none My dog he got three legs, your dog he got none My dog he got three legs, your dog he got none <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189514007135111042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATbfogzx4I/AAAAAAAAAKE/k8J4-JcMZG4/s400/imagine.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189514191818704786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATbqYgzx5I/AAAAAAAAAKM/LbQlR3_r6X4/s400/150px-JohnLennonImaginePostcard.jpg" border="0" /> 8. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D261182188%2526id%253D261180148%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="'_blank">How Do You Sleep? - John</a> (recorded Jun to Jul 1971, released Oct 1971) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_Do_You_Sleep" target="_blank">Wikipedia entry </a> The overwhelming impression of the song, however, is an attack on McCartney, such as in the lines "The only thing you done was yesterday/And since you've gone you're just another day." Considering the puns involved, these two lines particularly stand out since it was Paul McCartney who composed the Beatles' song "Yesterday" and also later in his solo career wrote "Another Day". Besides making satirical reference to other McCartney songs, the lyrics also refer to the Paul is dead hoax ("Those freaks was right when they said you was dead"). Written by John So Sgt. Pepper took you by surprise You better see right through that mother's eyes Those freaks was right when they said you was dead The one mistake you made was in your head Oh, how do you sleep? Oh, how do you sleep at night? You live with straights who tell you you was king Jump when your mama tell you anything The only thing you done was yesterday And since you're gone you're just another day Oh, how do you sleep? Oh, how do you sleep at night? Oh, how do you sleep? Oh, how do you sleep at night? A pretty face may last a year or two But pretty soon they'll see what you can do The sound you make is Muzak to my ears You must have learned something in all those years Oh, how do you sleep? Oh, how do you sleep at night? <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189514436631840674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATb4ogzx6I/AAAAAAAAAKU/rssh9_aVRWU/s400/living+material+world.jpg" border="0" /> 9. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D265456029%2526id%253D265455898%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="'_blank">Sue Me, Sue You Blues - George</a> (George's version recorded in Oct 1972 to Jan 1973, released Jun 1973. Another version was recorded by Jesse Ed Davis & released in 1972) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_in_the_Material_World#Track_listing" target="_blank">Wikipedia mention</a> A wry commentary by Harrison on the court case involving The Beatles' dissolution Written by George You serve me and I'll serve you Swing your partners, all get screwed Bring your lawyer and I'll bring mine Get together, we could have a bad time It's affidavit swearing time Sign it on the dotted line Hold your bible in your hand Now all that's left is to find yourself a new band We're gonna play the sue me, sue you blues We're gonna play the sue me, sue you blues We're gonna play the sue me, sue you blues Sue me, sue you blues Hold the block on money flow Move it into joint escrow Court receiver, laughs and thrills But in the end we just pay those lawyers their bills When you serve me and I'll serve you Swing your partners, all get screwed Bring your lawyer and I'll bring mine Get together, and we could have a bad time We're gonna play the sue me, sue you blues Sue me, sue you blues I'm tired of playing the sue me, sue you blues <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189514659970140082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATcFogzx7I/AAAAAAAAAKc/3E0Ti8VstZI/s400/ringo.jpg" border="0" /> 10. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D261459062%2526id%253D261459057%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="'_blank">I'm The Greatest - Ringo</a> (recorded Mar to Jul 1973, released Nov 1973) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_the_Greatest" target="_blank">Wikipedia entry</a> At this point after the end of The Beatles as a band, three of them—Starr, Lennon and Harrison—in addition to Voormann and Preston (usually referred to as "Fifth Beatles"), appear on this record. It sounds very much like something off of Let It Be, with its texture, lyrics (using "Billy Shears", Ringo's alias on Sgt. Pepper) and public noises insinuating Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Not surprisingly, when word of that session hit the media, furious Beatles reunion rumours (the first of several) began spreading. Written by John When I was a little boy Way back home in Liverpool My mama told me I was great Then when I was a teenager I knew that I had got something going All my friends told me I was great And now I'm a man A woman took me by the hand And you know what she told me? I was great I was in the greatest show on earth For what it was worth Now I'm only thirty-two And all I wanna do is boogaloo I looked in the mirror I saw my wife and kids And you know what they told me? I was great Yes, my name is Billy Shears You know it has been for so many years Now I'm only thirty-two And all I wanna do is boogaloo Hey hey hey, hey hey hey-ey I'm the greatest! And you better believe it baby! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189514883308439490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATcSogzx8I/AAAAAAAAAKk/ySiIM8ipWwk/s400/band+on+run.jpg" border="0" /> 11. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D254787627%2526id%253D254786571%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="_blank">Let Me Roll It - Paul</a> (recorded Sep to Oct 1973, released Dec 1973) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_Me_Roll_It" target="_blank">Wikipedia entry</a> This song is thought by many listeners to be an imitation of John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band music style, in response to "How Do You Sleep?", Lennon's song aimed at McCartney in retaliation for the songs on Ram, many of which he believed were aimed at him. The main guitar lick is similar to Lennon's single Cold Turkey, with Lennon's lick starting on a more aggressive 2nd beat and McCartney's on the more passive 8th beat of a 4 triplet measure. "Let Me Roll It" is however perceived as a peacemaking attempt, as it is a rather friendly parody/imitation and the lyrics do not contain any malicious attacks. The war in music and the press between Lennon and McCartney stopped after the song's release. This lends plausibility to the claims saying that Lennon actually liked this spoof on his own style. Written by Paul & Linda You gave me something, I understand You gave me loving in the palm of my hand I can't tell you how I feel My heart is like a wheel Let me roll it Let me roll it to you Let me roll it Let me roll it to you I want to tell you And now's the time I want to tell you that You're gonna be mine I can't tell you how I feel My heart is like a wheel Let me roll it Let me roll it to you Let me roll it Let me roll it to you I can't tell you how I feel My heart is like a wheel Let me roll it Let me roll it to you Let me roll it Let me roll it to you You gave me something, I understand You gave me loving in the palm of my hand I can't tell you how I feel My heart is like a wheel Let me roll it Let me roll it to you Let me roll it Let me roll it to you <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189515158186346450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATciogzx9I/AAAAAAAAAKs/APl4ypLy-bY/s400/200px-Allthoseyearsago.jpg" border="0" /> 12. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D265592649%2526id%253D265592227%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="'_blank">All Those Years Ago - George</a> (recorded Nov 1980 to Feb 1981, released May 1981) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Those_Years_Ago" target="_blank">Wikipedia entry</a> Harrison originally wrote the song (with different lyrics) for Ringo Starr to record. Although recorded, Starr felt the vocal was too high for his range and he didn't like the words. Harrison took the track back and after Lennon's untimely death the lyrics were changed to reflect a tribute to Harrison's lost friend and colleague. In the song, Harrison makes reference to the Beatles song All You Need is Love and the Lennon song Imagine. The recording of the song featured all three remaining Beatles (Harrison, Starr, and Paul McCartney), though this was expressly a Harrison single. Written by George I'm shouting all about love While they treated you like a dog When you were the one who had made it so clear All those years ago I'm talking all about how to give They don't act with much honesty But you point the way to the truth when you say All you need is love Living with good and bad I always looked up to you Now we're left cold and sad By someone, the devil's best friend Someone who offended all We're living in a bad dream They've forgotten all about mankind And you were the one they backed up to the wall All those years ago You were the one who imagined it all All those years ago Deep in the darkest night I send out a prayer to you Now in the world of light Where the spirit free of the lies And all else that we despise They've forgotten all about God He's the only reason we exist Yet you were the one that they said was so weird All those years ago You said it all though not many had ears All those years ago You had control of our smiles and our tears All those years ago <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189516468151371794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATdu4gzyBI/AAAAAAAAALM/Qs-tqAuiHdk/s400/tug+of+war.jpg" border="0" /> 13. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D254726137%2526id%253D254724526%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="'_blank">Here Today - Paul</a> (recorded Feb to summer 1981, released Apr 1982) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Here_Today_%28Paul_McCartney_song%29#Track_listing" target="_blank">Wikipedia mention</a> McCartney's tribute to John Lennon Written by Paul And if I said I really knew you well What would your answer be If you were here today Ooh-ooh-ooh, here today Well knowing you You'd probably laugh and say that we were worlds apart If you were here today Ooh-ooh-ooh, here today But as for me I still remember how it was before And I am holding back the tears no more Ooh-ooh-ooh I love you, ooh What about the time we met Well I suppose that you could say that we were playing hard to get Didn't understand a thing But we could always sing What about the night we cried Because there wasn't any reason left to keep it all inside Never understood a word But you were always there with a smile And if I say I really loved you And was glad you came along And you were here today Ooh-ooh-ooh, for you were in my song Ooh-ooh-ooh, here today <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189516146028824578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATdcIgzyAI/AAAAAAAAALE/JseAiKYiI-U/s400/200px-When_We_Was_Fab.jpg" border="0" /> 14. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D265697499%2526id%253D265696029%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="'_blank">When We Was Fab - George</a> (recorded Jan to Mar 1987, released Nov 1987) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_We_Was_Fab" target="_blank">Wikipedia entry</a> "When We Was Fab" is a song written by George Harrison and Jeff Lynne about the days of Beatlemania, when The Beatles were sometimes referred to as the "Fab Four". Written by George & Jeff Lynne (of Electric Light Orchestra) Back then long time ago when grass was green Woke up in a daze Arrived like strangers in the night Fab - long time ago when we was fab Fab - back when income tax was all we had Caresses fleeced you in the morning light Casualties at dawn And we did it all Fab - long time ago when we was fab Fab - you are my world you are my only love And while you're in this world The fuzz gonna come and claim you But you mo' better wise When the buzz gonna come and take you away Take you away Take you away The microscopes that magnified the tears Studied warts and all Still the life flows on and on Fab - long time ago when we was fab Fab - but it's all over now baby blue Fab - long time ago when we was fab Fab - like this pullover you sent to me Fab Gear - and you really got a hold on me Fab Gear - long time ago when we was fab <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189515729416996850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATdD4gzx_I/AAAAAAAAAK8/vOj2rM-Euao/s400/flaming+pie.jpg" border="0" /> 15. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D254721767%2526id%253D254721763%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="'_blank">The Song We Were Singing - Paul</a> (recorded Feb 1995 to Feb 1997, released May 1997) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming_Pie" target="_blank">Wikipedia mention</a> The title Flaming Pie (also given to one of the album's songs) is a reference to a humorous story John Lennon told journalists in 1961 on the origin of The Beatles' name when they became newly famous: "I had a vision that a man came unto us on a flaming pie, and he said, 'You are Beatles with an A.' And so we were." The album itself has a definitively Beatles flare to it; "The Song We Were Singing" was written about the Lennon/McCartney writing team. Written by Paul For a while, we could sit, smoke a pipe And discuss all the vast intricacies of life We could jaw through the night Talk about a range of subjects, anything you like Oh yeah But we always came back to the song we were singing At any particular time Yeah we always came back to the song we were singing At any particular time Take a sip, see the world through a glass And speculate about the cosmic solution To the sound, blue guitars Caught up in a philosophical discussion Oh yeah But we always came back to the song we were singing At any particular time Yeah we always came back to the song we were singing At any particular time For a while, we could sit, smoke a pipe And discuss all the vast intricacies of life Yeah, we could jaw through the night Talk about a range of subjects, anything you like But we always came back to the song we were singing At any particular time Yeah we always came back to the song we were singing At any particular time Yeah, we always came back Take a sip, see the world through a glass And speculate about the cosmic solution To the sound, blue guitars Caught up in a philosophical discussion Oh yeah But we always came back to the songs we were singing At any particular time Yes we always came back to the songs we were singing At any particular time Yeah We always came back to the songs we were singing <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189515437359220706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_DQ3TMF1BhXU/SATcy4gzx-I/AAAAAAAAAK0/KjLu7Upp2KI/s400/liverpoool+8.jpg" border="0" /> 16. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=7pQeA4UuQVQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D271407353%2526id%253D271407262%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30" target="'_blank">Liverpool 8 - Ringo</a> (recorded 2006-2007, released Dec 2007) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_8_%28song%29" target="_blank">Wikipedia entry</a> It is an autobiography of Starr put to song, with emphasis on his time with The Beatles. The title refers to the postal district of the Toxteth area of Liverpool, England in which Starr was born. Written by Ringo & Dave Stewart (of The Eurythmics) I was a sailor first, I sailed the sea Then I got a job, in a factory Played Butlin's Camp with my friend Rory It was good for him, it was great for me Livepool I left you, said goodbye to Madryn Street I always followed my heart, and I never missed a beat Destiny was calling, I just couldn't stick around Liverpool I left you, but I never let you down Went to Hamburg, the red lights were on With George & Paul, and my friend John We rocked all night, we all looked tough We didn't have much, but we had enough Livepool I left you, said goodbye to Madryn Street I always followed my heart, and I never missed a beat Destiny was calling, I just couldn't stick around Liverpool I left you, but I never let you down In the USA, when we played Shea We were number one, and it was fun When I look back, it sure was cool For those four boys from Liverpool Livepool I left you, said goodbye to Admiral Grove I always followed my heart, so I took it on the road Destiny was calling, I just couldn't stick around Liverpool I left you, but I never let you down La la la la la la La la la la la la la la Liverpool! 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