My favourite Beatles song. Written by John Lennon in 1965 and recorded that October, this was as John put it, his "first real major piece of work". John had been writing poetry and short stories for years. The journalist Kenneth Allsop had suggested to John that he should focus on his feelings about his own life, and this song was that breakthrough.
The lyrics are perfect example of how they can bring out the goosebumps every time you hear it. The credit for the melody is unclear. John always maintained that Paul had helped with one part, whilst Paul thought that he wrote it all. Whatever the truth, it was the words that inspired such a haunting and satisfying song.
PS All my other favourite Beatles songs on my posting of 8th September 2009.
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