Blackbird (2:17)
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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.
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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My cover of the song Blackbird by one of the greatest bands of all time The Beatles. I go kind of fast and mess up a lot but it's the best I could do.
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jellytron wrote:
A pleasant acoustic track one that i like a lot
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AndreaVolta wrote:
hermosa desde el comienzo hasta el final
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TheFeldster wrote:
Used to have the sheet music for this when I was a kid, should dig it up again. Great track.
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Ackibear wrote:
How cute.
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scarboro wrote:
Yeah sometimes simpler songs are the best!
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shinohiro929 wrote:
I really adore this song
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scarboro wrote:
Not a bad one to have for a favourite! The remaster is such an improvement.
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android1985 wrote:
my new favorite song from them.
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gilbythewizard wrote:
what a song writer paul is....
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Eleutherio wrote:
My favorite Beatles song. <3
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greene1994 wrote:
in my 3rd grade class we had to sing this at the school show. brings back such memories
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muchaveer wrote:
another beautiful, amazing Paul`s song.
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thirdprofile wrote:
yeah the sarah mclachlan cover is grrreat!
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Kylianvb wrote:
My favorite Beatles song.
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KirAiolos wrote:
Wonderful song. Blackbird will always fly.
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tmimark wrote:
Classic tune!
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LilyTucker wrote:
it was sarah mclachlan not sheryl crow, for the soundtrack of I Am Sam
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ricardosanTM wrote:
This is my favorite Beatles song of all time..
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djnonplus wrote:
a female vocalist did a great cover of this, I think it was Sheryl Crow
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lopyou wrote:
...you are only waiting for this moment to be free!
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