The Beatles - In My Life

The Beatles - In My Life 1965

"In My Life" is a song by The Beatles written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The song originated with Lennon, and while McCartney contributed to the final version, the extent of his contribution is in dispute. Released on the 1965 album Rubber Soul, it is ranked 23rd on the Rolling Stone article "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", and placed second on CBC's 50 Tracks. Mojo magazine named it the best song of all time in 2000.

According to Lennon, the song's origins can be found when English journalist Kenneth Allsop made a remark that Lennon should write songs about his childhood. Afterwards, Lennon wrote a song in the form of a long poem reminiscing on his childhood years. The original version of the lyrics was based on a bus route he used to take in Liverpool, naming various sites seen along the way, including Penny Lane and Strawberry Field.

The song was recorded on 18 October 1965, and was complete except for the instrumental bridge. At that time, Lennon had not decided what instrument to use, but he subsequently asked George Martin to play a piano solo, suggesting "something Baroque-sounding". Martin wrote a Bach-influenced piece that he found he could not play at the song's tempo. On 22 October, the solo was recorded at half-tempo (one octave lower) and tape speed was doubled for the final recording, solving the performance challenge and giving the piano solo a unique, harpsichord-like timbre. * John Lennon -- double-tracked vocal, rhythm guitar * Paul McCartney -- harmony vocal, bass, electric piano[A] * George Harrison -- harmony vocal, lead guitar * Ringo Starr -- drums, tambourine, bells[B] * George Martin -- piano

In other news, I have added the lyrics to this song so you can sing along, or perhaps learn the song! This is how I learned my first Beatles song! Enjoy :)

Album: Rubber Soul

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[CMCooperstown2009]

@ghjfysfgxbcfghjhlfjd how the hell do you remember your username?

[budog300]

39 people are dead and not living

[teamrj83]

this is a beautiful song every time i hear it i think of my precious grandaughter keni marie. i love you keni. grandma witchstone

[whitedevil2]

@budog300 most people are not living after they die

[deletedguy123]

@Villemo1990 she probably had primal, sweaty sex with your grandpa to this song more than once ;)

[CrazyZeComedy]

@mnie5 It was!!!!

[AbcDailyVlog]

@1daddyoh

That is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. Well done, sir.

:)

[lSaintsCrownl]

@crazycat8ify You lucky bastard. I had to put up with a shitty modern pop song I don't even know the name of. I would've killed to have a song like this for Grad.

[1daddyoh]

As I get closer to being 1yr older. I took the time to reflect on so many of you. I realize what a rich and wonderful life I've had. At times I have to laugh out loud and at others I'm very sad. To my oldest friends and my newest friends (yes, my students too) know that there is a part of you that lives with me and I pray that you too have a part of me with you always. I dedicate this song to you.

[crazycat8ify]

last year we sung this song for my graduation. a very good song.

[bartek45812]

piękna piosenka

[mnie5]

This song was played at the memorial of Kurt Cobain