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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[Sonsapapa]

One day i went into guitar center, i picked up a guitar and started to play this song while singing under my breath, a man approached me and asked me if the song i was playing was "In my life" he then proceeded to tell me that his wife had recently passed away and that it was her favorite Beatles song, they would often listen to vinyls together. He asked me to play and sing the song from the beginning. After i finished he thanked me and walked out of the store. I'll never forget this man.

[buraiallanstarforce]

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[sirpeanut100]

why is there always some 12 year old girl in the comments saying how much they love justin beiber or whatever crappy boy band that doesent write or play actuall instruments now of days. the comment section is used for saying stuff ABOUT the beatles

[bryanjt32]

R.I.P. Brian M., Scott C.

[Verónica Zil]

Thanks! this is my favorite song :3

[CHEMICAL941127]

#ThanksCarra YNWA

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[mordecai935]

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[Tcho Alvarez]

#ThanksCarra YNWA <3

[Romy Hermanto]

#ThanksCarra..:(

[bewilderedkettle]

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