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“In My Life” is a song by The Beatles written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The song originated with Lennon, and while McCartney contributed to the final version, the extent of his contribution is in dispute. Released on the 1965 album Rubber Soul, it is ranked 23rd on the Rolling Stone article “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”, and placed second on CBC’s 50 Tracks. Mojo magazine named it the best song of all time in 2000.
The song was recorded on 18 October 1965, and was complete except for the instrumental bridge. At that time, Lennon had not decided what instrument to use, but he subsequently asked George Martin to play a piano solo, suggesting “something Baroque-sounding”. Martin wrote a Bach-influenced piece that he found he could not play at the song’s tempo. On 22 October, the solo was recorded at half-tempo (one octave lower) and tape speed was doubled for the final recording, solving the performance challenge and giving the piano solo a unique, harpsichord-like timbre.
The song was recorded on 18 October 1965, and was complete except for the instrumental bridge. At that time, Lennon had not decided what instrument to use, but he subsequently asked George Martin to play a piano solo, suggesting “something Baroque-sounding”. Martin wrote a Bach-influenced piece that he found he could not play at the song’s tempo. On 22 October, the solo was recorded at half-tempo (one octave lower) and tape speed was doubled for the final recording, solving the performance challenge and giving the piano solo a unique, harpsichord-like timbre.
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Chickerooby wrote:
This has got to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written.So much behind it.There is a lot behind this song I think.Very deep meaning for John that we can only wonder.
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listentothewarm wrote:
I ♥ this~
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maxlharris wrote:
@Danc6433: There is a deceptive simplicity to the Beatles. There are some very deep complex things going on in the back, especially when you think of this in the context of 1966. Ringo is so massively underrated, it's absurd.
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danc6433 wrote:
Complexity can be good, but the Beatles (like Hank Williams Sr.) were SO good at making simple thoughts and observations SO profound. Especiallly John Lennon.
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Alicia_Quays_ wrote:
Best Beatles Song.
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Nakkinak wrote:
best piano interlude ever, shit
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RamaWirawan wrote:
VEEEERRRRRYYYYYYYY BEAUUUUUTIFUUUUUUUUL
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Lackie_Chan wrote:
RIP Stuart, John and George
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mrsongbird wrote:
Brilliant lyrics ! One of the Fab 4s best tracks !!!
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ftambs wrote:
so beautiful
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nato26 wrote:
Lennon/McCartney are gods [2]
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theDecapitator wrote:
Bachesque solo, I would say. (1) And that's a good thing, love that solo.
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theREALjshaff wrote:
The greatest love song ever written. Period.
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luisaleone wrote:
My favorite song ever
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licoricepizza wrote:
will always be my favorite Beatles song.
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Maggy_Music wrote:
The solo is amazing!
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lammasabacthani wrote:
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jimgravy845 wrote:
How you write poetry this mature in your mid-twenties is beyond me. Lennon/McCartney are gods
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obscurecendo wrote:
words cannot describe this song
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MoogleZilla wrote:
The best.
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