Magical Mystery Tour
The Beatles
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Roll up roll up for the Mystery Tour Roll up roll up for the Mystery Tour Roll up That's an invitation Roll up for the Mystery Tour Roll up To make a reservation Roll up for the Mystery Tour The Magical Mystery Tour Is waiting to take you away Waiting to take you away Roll up Roll up for the Mystery Tour Roll up Roll up for the Mystery Tour Roll up They've got everything you need Roll up for the Mystery Tour Roll up Satisfaction guaranteed Roll up for the Mystery Tour The Magical Mystery Tour is hoping to take you away Hoping to take you away The Mystery Tour Ah The Magical Mystery Tour Roll up Roll up for the Mystery Tour Roll up That's an invitation Roll up for the Mystery Tour Roll up To make a reservation Roll up for the Mystery Tour The Magical Mystery Tour Is coming to take you away Coming to take you away The Magical Mystery Tour Is dying to take you away Dying to take you away Take you today
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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8 facts about this song
Record ProductionThe song "Magical Mystery Tour" was primarily written by Paul McCartney and is credited to the Lennon-McCartney duo.
- It was first released1 as a six-song double EP in the United Kingdom on December 8, 1967.
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Album DetailsThe song itself acts as the theme and title track of the "Magical Mystery Tour" album and film.
- The song wasn't released as a single but served as the lead track of the album that achieved great global success.
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Song ThemesThe song is known for its psychedelic sound, featuring prominent use of mellotron, vocal echoing, and unusual time signatures.
- McCartney crafted "Magical Mystery Tour" to reflect the feel of a British working-class holiday trip like a bus ride, which was a novelty experience during the 1960s.
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Film ConnectionThe 1967 British television film, "Magical Mystery Tour," was conceptually designed around the song.
- The song became an introduction to the film's journey.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough the television film was panned by critics and audiences, the song "Magical Mystery Tour," along with the album, was highly praised.
- The film's lukewarm reception had no negative impact on the album's performance. In fact, both "Rolling Stone" and "The Times" ranked it among the greatest albums ever.
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Song RecordingThe Beatles started recording the song on April 25, 1967, at Abbey Road Studios in London.
- The song underwent a total of nine takes in studio two, with the final version edited from takes eight and nine.
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PerformanceDespite its popularity, The Beatles never performed "Magical Mystery Tour" live.
- However, Paul McCartney included the song in his live performances during his 1989-1990 world tour.
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LegacyThe song has been covered by many contemporary artists, including Cheap Trick and Ambrosia.
- "Magical Mystery Tour" remains one of The Beatles' definitive psychedelic works, emblematic of the late 1960s counterculture era.
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