Ballad of John and Yoko
The Beatles
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I want a love that's right But right is only half of what's wrong I want a short haired girl Who sometimes wears it twice as long Now I'm stepping out this old brown shoe Baby, I'm in love with you I'm so glad you came here, it won't be the same now I'm telling you You know you pick me up From where some try to drag me down And when I see your smile Replace every thoughtless frown Got me escaping from this zoo Baby, I'm in love with you I'm so glad you came here, it won't be the same now When I'm with you If I grow up I'll be a singer Wearing rings on every finger Not worrying what they or you say I'll live and love and maybe someday Who knows, baby, you may comfort me I may appear to be imperfect My love is something you can't reject I'm changing faster than the weather If you and me should get together Who knows, baby, you may comfort me I want that love of yours To miss that love is something I'd hate I'll make an early start I'm making sure that I'm not late For you sweet top lip I'm in the queue Baby, I'm in love with you I'm so glad you came here, it won't be the same now When I'm with you I'm so glad you came here, it won't be the same now When I'm with you
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Written by: George Harrison
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10 facts about this song
Band ContributionsDespite The Beatles being composed of four members (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr), the song "Ballad of John and Yoko" features only John Lennon and Paul McCartney. George and Ringo were both unavailable during the recording, so John Lennon took charge of vocals and lead and rhythm guitars, while Paul McCartney played bass, drums, piano, and maracas.
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Recorded in One DayThe song was recorded in one day on April 14, 1969. This was a quick turn-around compared to other Beatles songs.
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Based on Real EventsThe lyrics in the "Ballad of John and Yoko" tell the real-life story of Lennon's marriage to Yoko Ono, their honeymoon, the bed-in peace demonstration and their encounters with press and public. It is therefore considered as more of a biographical song.
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ControversyLennon used the word "Christ" in the song, which led to several radio stations banning it fearing it was blasphemous. Lennon though clarified stating, "I'm talking about when you don't want to hold a 'love in' and you've got a thousand press men around your house. The lines just came to me. They were consciously poetic.”
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Success Despite CensorshipDespite controversies and some media censorship, the song was successful and topped the charts in many countries, including the UK. However, it only reached number 8 in the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Last UK No. 1 Hit"The Ballad of John and Yoko" was The Beatles' 17th and final UK No. 1 hit as a band.
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Unusual TitleThe song's title is a bit edgy for the Beatles, as the term "ballad" was generally used for traditional folk songs or romantic pop, which indicates a departure from the Beatles' usual trend.
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Only Yoko-specific SongOf all Beatles releases, "The Ballad of John and Yoko" is the only one with a title that mentions Yoko Ono.
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Cover ArtThe cover of the single features John and Yoko in two separate pictures taken at their wedding ceremony.
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Speedy ReleaseThe song was released just 8 days after it was recorded, on May 30, 1969, which was fast even by Beatles' standards.
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