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Blackbird was written by Paul McCartney, but credited as usual to Lennon/McCartney. McCartney was inspired to write this while in Scotland as a reaction to racial tensions escalating in America in the spring of 1968, and (according to Sony/ATV Songs LLC 1968) McCartney stated that he had a black woman in mind when he wrote the song (‘bird’ being British slang for a woman).

The first night Linda Eastman, who would later become his wife, slept over, McCartney played it to the fans camped outside his house.

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WWOMENN wrote:
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Divinely. ♥

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pampampoo wrote:
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So beautiful and emotional! Amazing song....

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missdelarge719 wrote:
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<3

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kemp678 wrote:
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↓ Yup. I completely agree.

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oldiesfanjohn wrote:
last month

yeah,one of their best

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ViniciusStilt wrote:
December 2011

There's only one word to describe this song: PERFECT [2]

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soundgineering wrote:
December 2011

"Take these broken wings and learn to fly. " i like this words.

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rehlopes wrote:
December 2011

There's only one word to describe this song : PERFECT.

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PattySauce wrote:
December 2011

Just heard the version w Wings and so wanted to hear this one!!!!! The Beatles at their best!!!!!!!!! <333

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delilahgrace wrote:
November 2011

The most beautiful song ever created. [2]

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Yunie58 wrote:
November 2011

Take these broken wings and learn to fly.

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nozella wrote:
October 2011

I would say one of best songs ever, not only by beatles

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xCalamityChris wrote:
September 2011

<3

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ahundredegrees wrote:
September 2011

One of the best Beatles songs EVER. [3]

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ImogeneMeek wrote:
August 2011

So good

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Mota01 wrote:
August 2011

god, this music is fuckin awesome :)

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igottrouble wrote:
August 2011

brilliant

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imaryannosaurus wrote:
August 2011

One of the best Beatles songs EVER. [2]

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davidbowiegirl wrote:
July 2011

Great song

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kmr95 wrote:
July 2011

One of the best Beatles songs EVER.

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