The 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
Song Origin"The Long and Winding Road" was actually written by Paul McCartney, but, like all songs written by either him or John Lennon regardless of whether they wrote it together or individually, it was credited to the Lennon-McCartney partnership.
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Album InclusionThe song is the closing track on The Beatles' 12th and final studio album, "Let It Be," released in 1970.
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Lyrics InspirationIts inspiration came from the tension and disagreements among The Beatles members during the recording of "The White Album," as McCartney sought solace in the long and winding road near his property in Scotland.
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Chart Success"The Long and Winding Road" became The Beatles' 20th and final number-one song in the United States on June 13, 1970, shortly after the band announced their break-up.
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Musical StyleThe song was originally performed with a simple piano accompaniment, but producer Phil Spector added orchestration and a choir without McCartney's consent, leading to a fallout between them.
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Grammy AwardsIn 1971, the song won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Song and was also nominated for Song of the Year.
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Version ReleasesTwo versions of the song were released in 2003 – the one on "Let It Be... Naked" that reverted to the original, stripped-down arrangement, and the one on "The Beatles Anthology 3" that had a slightly different composition.
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Beatles’ Performances"The Long and Winding Road" was one of the tracks to which McCartney sang the lead vocal part, and it was never performed live by The Beatles.
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McCartney's Solo PerformancesThe song has been a staple in McCartney's live performances as a solo artist, usually appearing towards the end of the set.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists since its release, testament to its timeless appeal. Notable covers include those by Ray Charles, Cilla Black, George Michael, and Billy Ocean.
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