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In My Life
Beatles
One of John Lennon鈥檚 most deeply personal songs, 鈥淚n My Life鈥 initially took shape in the form of an imaginary bus trip through Liverpool. Challenged by the eminent journalist Kenneth Allsop as to why his books revealed more about him than his songs, Lennon set out |
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Lennon/McCartney |
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| Genre |
Pop |
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| Album |
Rubber Soul |
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| Released |
1965 |
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to narrate a journey from his childhood home in Menlove Avenue to the city centre. The journey idea didn鈥檛 quite work but the general theme formed the basis of 鈥淚n My Life鈥, with Lennon looking back fondly on places, people and times now gone before assuring his love that he is of course happiest in the present, by her side. The instrumental break midway through the song was filled by producer George Martin, who played it at half speed on an electric piano to make it sound like a harpsichord. Paul McCartney has always disputed his own role in the song鈥檚 creation, claiming he wrote the music and Lennon merely the lyrics. Whatever the truth, the band were delighted with the end result and both Lennon and Paul McCartney considered it one of The Beatles鈥 best songs 鈥 as do many fans.
John Lennon talks about "Rubber Soul" |
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John Lennon described Rubber Soul as the result of musical maturity together with a more sophisticated use of the studio production techniques.
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