Eleanor Rigby (2:07)
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“Eleanor Rigby” is a song by The Beatles, originally released on the 1966 album Revolver.
The song was primarily written by Paul McCartney, although John Lennon claimed that “the first verse was his and the rest are basically mine.” Pete Shotton, a close friend of Lennon who was present at the time, said “Though John (whose memory could be extremely erratic) was to take credit, in one of his last interviews, for most of the lyrics, my own recollection is that ‘Eleanor Rigby’ was one ‘Lennon-McCartney’ classic in which John’s contribution was virtually nil.” McCartney also says that Lennon helped on about “half a line.”
Ringo Starr contributed the line “Father MacKenzie/ Writing the words to a sermon that no one will hear”, while George Harrison came up with the idea for the backing vocal “Look at all the lonely people”.
It remains one of The Beatles’ most recognizable and unique songs, with a double string quartet arrangement by George Martin, and striking lyrics about loneliness. It was also the first song on which none of the Beatles played their instruments; while they sang on the track, the only actual instruments were played by the session musicians who played Martin’s score.
The song continued the transformation of the group, started in Rubber Soul, from a mainly pop-oriented act to a more serious and experimental studio band.
=Cover versions=
Beth Thornley :
Eleanor Rigby
Pain : Eleanor Rigby
Booker T. & The MG’s :Eleanor Rigby
The song was primarily written by Paul McCartney, although John Lennon claimed that “the first verse was his and the rest are basically mine.” Pete Shotton, a close friend of Lennon who was present at the time, said “Though John (whose memory could be extremely erratic) was to take credit, in one of his last interviews, for most of the lyrics, my own recollection is that ‘Eleanor Rigby’ was one ‘Lennon-McCartney’ classic in which John’s contribution was virtually nil.” McCartney also says that Lennon helped on about “half a line.”
Ringo Starr contributed the line “Father MacKenzie/ Writing the words to a sermon that no one will hear”, while George Harrison came up with the idea for the backing vocal “Look at all the lonely people”.
It remains one of The Beatles’ most recognizable and unique songs, with a double string quartet arrangement by George Martin, and striking lyrics about loneliness. It was also the first song on which none of the Beatles played their instruments; while they sang on the track, the only actual instruments were played by the session musicians who played Martin’s score.
The song continued the transformation of the group, started in Rubber Soul, from a mainly pop-oriented act to a more serious and experimental studio band.
=Cover versions=
Beth Thornley :
Eleanor RigbyPain : Eleanor Rigby
Booker T. & The MG’s :
Eleanor Rigby
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Eleanor…
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maverickmark wrote:
great middle 8
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Mebyon wrote:
Fantastic song
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AEnimia wrote:
really, the only Beatles song that I like.
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dudecrazy108 wrote:
Quite possible my favorite beatles song!
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Giusychevola wrote:
♥
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xEvyn wrote:
This is one of my favorite songs of all time.
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Morgan51 wrote:
One of their masterpieces off a great album. Haunting and Pauls vocals are spot on!!1
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diatribe1986 wrote:
There's something really creepy about this song. Scares me at times. Good song regardless
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stormchasar wrote:
The 50s in stereo were even worse. Who wants to hear all the instruments on one side and the vocals on the other? It was like, "hey, we have two speakers now? Let's do some completely unsubtle and annoying panning."
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Millahi wrote:
this is one of the best beatles songs
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FloydPink92 wrote:
For something released in an audio format, this song is so visual. I don't think it's possible to listen to this song without imagining the pastor in an empty church, the face in the jar, Father McKenzie digging Elanor Rigby's grave, or anything else in the song. This song doesn't even need any kind of video or animation because it is its own visual interpretation. It's a fucking masterpiece and a testament to how great The Beatles are at writing songs. A total 180 of what they were known for and used to writing songs about, and it's perfect. I don't care how much of an over dramatic music snob I sound like when I say there was no song better written before or after this song, and I can't imagine there ever will be.
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the_richman wrote:
yeah, many things from the 60s got shitty stereo...
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davnad wrote:
sounds awful in stereo imo.
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ZelenaBanana wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2cB7aPuw7E nice cover ?
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Jaked00d wrote:
the remaster is actually pretty good.
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Pucktweety wrote:
This is definitely my favourite beatles song :)
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scarboro wrote:
Man, they really changed their songwriting style beginning with Revolver. Pretty heavy subject matter.
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vjsupersaint wrote:
Where do they all belong? This is the one that sets my spine tingling. So it must be my favourite.
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Irontallica_ wrote:
Ahhh, brilliant!
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spacefaceinfurs wrote:
best 2 minute song ever. a gem.
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