Long and Winding Road
The Beatles
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The long and winding road That leads to your door Will never disappear I've seen that road before It always leads me here Lead me to you door The wild and windy night That the rain washed away Has left a pool of tears Crying for the day Why leave me standing here Let me know the way Many times I've been alone And many times I've cried Any way you'll never know The many ways I've tried And still they lead me back To the long winding road You left me standing here A long long time ago Don't leave me waiting here Lead me to your door But still they lead me back To the long winding road You left me standing here A long long time ago Don't keep me waiting here Lead me to your door
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting"The Long and Winding Road" was written by Paul McCartney, but it is credited to the Lennon–McCartney songwriting partnership. The song is deemed as one of the most classic ballads from The Beatles.
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Release InformationThe song was released as the last single from "The Beatles," commonly called "The White Album," on May 11, 1970. It topped the charts in both the US and UK.
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Album DecisionDespite having been recorded in January 1969, it wasn't included in the "Abbey Road album," which was the actual last album recorded by The Beatles. Instead, "The Long and Winding Road" was placed onto the subsequent release, "Let it Be."
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Beatles BreakupPaul McCartney cited the changes producer Phil Spector made to "The Long and Winding Road" without McCartney's consent as one of the reasons behind The Beatles' subsequent breakup.
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Different VersionsMultiple versions of this song exist, with McCartney's preferred, simpler arrangement appearing on the 2003 release "Let it Be... Naked."
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Awards and RecognitionThis Beatles ballad became the group's 20th and final number-one song in the United States.
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Inspired by the CountrysideMcCartney reportedly composed "The Long and Winding Road" at his farm in Scotland, finding inspiration in the tranquility of the hills and valleys.
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Not Regularly PerformedPrior to the disbanding of The Beatles, the band had never performed "The Long and Winding Road" in public, though McCartney has featured it in his solo concerts since.
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Orchestration ControversyWithout Paul McCartney's knowledge, Phil Spector added orchestration and a choir to "The Long and Winding Road," causing a significant dispute within the band. McCartney was particularly opposed to this version.
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Cultural Impact"The Long and Winding Road," with its poignant lyrics and haunting melody, is often seen as symbolizing the overwhelming cultural journey The Beatles undertook, ultimately leading to their breakup.
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