All You Need Is Love (3:38)
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“All You Need Is Love” is a song written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon/McCartney. It was first performed by The Beatles on Our World, the first live global television link. Watched by 400 million in 26 countries, the programme was broadcast via satellite on June 25, 1967. The BBC had commissioned the Beatles to write a song for the UK’s contribution. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #362 in their 500 greatest songs of all time.
Asked to come up with a song containing a simple message to be understood by all nationalities, Lennon’s “All You Need Is Love” extended the message he first tried in “The Word”, from The Beatles’ 1965 album Rubber Soul. “It was an inspired song and they really wanted to give the world a message,” said Brian Epstein. “The nice thing about it is that it cannot be misinterpreted. It is a clear message saying that love is everything.” According to journalist Jade Wright, “Lennon was fascinated by the power of slogans to unite people and never afraid to create art out of propaganda. When asked in 1971 whether songs like Give Peace a Chance and Power to the People were propaganda songs, he answered: ‘Sure. So was All You Need Is Love. I’m a revolutionary artist. My art is dedicated to change.’”
The Beatles decided the song should be their next single the day before the Our World broadcast. Released in the UK on July 7, it went straight to No. 1 and remained there for three weeks. It was similarly successful in the US, reaching No. 1 for a week (appearing on the American LP version of Magical Mystery Tour in November).
Asked to come up with a song containing a simple message to be understood by all nationalities, Lennon’s “All You Need Is Love” extended the message he first tried in “The Word”, from The Beatles’ 1965 album Rubber Soul. “It was an inspired song and they really wanted to give the world a message,” said Brian Epstein. “The nice thing about it is that it cannot be misinterpreted. It is a clear message saying that love is everything.” According to journalist Jade Wright, “Lennon was fascinated by the power of slogans to unite people and never afraid to create art out of propaganda. When asked in 1971 whether songs like Give Peace a Chance and Power to the People were propaganda songs, he answered: ‘Sure. So was All You Need Is Love. I’m a revolutionary artist. My art is dedicated to change.’”
The Beatles decided the song should be their next single the day before the Our World broadcast. Released in the UK on July 7, it went straight to No. 1 and remained there for three weeks. It was similarly successful in the US, reaching No. 1 for a week (appearing on the American LP version of Magical Mystery Tour in November).
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finezyjnaa wrote:
The best song by The Beatles =) [2]
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LadySheDevil wrote:
Love is all you need... <3
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brunoo106 wrote:
the best song ever.
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aryanrocksworld wrote:
:)
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giuli959 wrote:
echt super !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
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evme wrote:
She loves you Yeah Yeah Yeah!!!! that's the best part!
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spacefaceinfurs wrote:
great closer
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bespodobno wrote:
SUPERRRRR!
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igorawwrr wrote:
hahaaha below me, :D
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DaniloFerrreira wrote:
all you nedd is cash!
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no_raptors wrote:
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah... I love that part of the song the best. Why is there no listenable recording on this site, though? This song is one of the best, by one of the best, most famous bands in history. The Beatles would not stand for this were they still together.
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nannchen59 wrote:
wunderschön...!
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mushroomhats wrote:
The best song by The Beatles? Are you crazy?
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AlbatrossinComa wrote:
Fuck Blackberry. John would not let this happen
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
Seriously though. Great song.
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
All You Need is Cash!
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Ackibear wrote:
Love is all you need.
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sweet_kenny wrote:
She Loves You Yeah Yeah Yeah
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flowerinurhand wrote:
i don't know why,but when i here the ending - i see it in condom video advertising) but i love this song ^^
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UnionJackGirl wrote:
The best song by The Beatles =)
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