Queenie Eye
Paul McCartney
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There were rules you never told me Never came up with a plan All the stories that you sold me Didn't help me understand But I had to get it worked out Had nobody who could help So then in the end it turned out That I had to do it By myself That's the game of rags to riches Dogs and bitches hunt for fame Until you think you know which way to turn Make the day all the switches, wicked witches fan the flame Careful what you touch in case you burn Queenie eye queenie eye who's got the ball I haven't got it, it isn't in my pocket O-U-T spells out That's out Without a shadow of a doubt She could put it in about/a pout? Hear the people shout Hear the people shout Play the game, taking chances Every dance is much the same Doesn't matter which event you choose Never blame the circumstances, With romances seldom came, ? Never pick a fight youre gonna lose Queenie eye queenie eye who's got the ball I haven't got it, it isn't in my pocket O-U-T spells out That's out Without a shadow of a doubt She could put it in about Hear the people shout Hear the people shout Its long way, to the finish When you've never been before I was nervous, but I did it Now Im going back for more Ey, yeah ey yeah yeah Ey, yeah ey yeah yeah Here the people shout Ey, yeah ey yeah yeah Queenie eye queenie eye who's got the ball I havent got it, it isn't in my pocket O-U-T spells out That's out Without a shadow of a doubt She could put it in a pout Hear the people shout Hear the people shout
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12 facts about this song
Artist History"Queenie Eye" is a song by English musician Paul McCartney from his 2013 album "New."
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Songwriting ProcessMcCartney co-wrote the song with producer George Martin. Martin was the Beatles' producer and a longtime collaborator of McCartney's.
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InspirationThe song is based on a children's playground game McCartney used to play while growing up in Liverpool. "Queenie Eye" is the name of the game and is shouted to start the game.
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Commercial SuccessThe song peaked at number 57 in the UK Singles Chart and number 23 in the Japan Hot 100.
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Critical ReceptionThis track received favorable reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented McCartney's vocals and the song's production.
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Music VideoThe video was shot at Abbey Road Studios and features numerous high-profile celebrities such as Johnny Depp, Kate Moss, Meryl Streep, and Jude Law.
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Notable PerformanceMcCartney performed "Queenie Eye" live on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where he shut down Hollywood Boulevard to an audience of 10,000 people.
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Album PerformanceThe "New" album itself debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and at number three on the US Billboard 200.
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Nostalgic ValueMcCartney has said that the song is one of the most nostalgic on the album, as it recalls his childhood in Liverpool.
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Production StyleThe song has a rich, layered sound that is a hallmark of Martin's production style. Its upbeat and catchy melody was noted by many critics.
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Interesting FactDespite his significant fame and successful career, "Queenie Eye" was McCartney's first solo performance on the BBC Live Lounge.
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VariationsThere are two existing versions of the song - the original and the radio edit. The radio edit shortens the song by about a minute.
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