Julia
The Beatles, John Lennon
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Half of what I say is meaningless But I say it just to reach you, Julia Julia, Julia, oceanchild, calls me So I sing a song of love, Julia Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile, calls me So I sing a song of love, Julia Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, glimmering In the sun Julia, Julia, morning moon, touch me So I sing a song of love, Julia When I cannot sing my heart I can only speak my mind, Julia Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud, touch me So I sing a song of love, Julia Hum hum hum hum, calls me So I sing a song of love, Julia, Julia, Julia
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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10 facts about this song
Song CreationJohn Lennon wrote "Julia" as a tribute to his mother, Julia Lennon, who passed away when he was 17 years old.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song is filled with reminiscence and references made towards Lennon's mother, such as "seashell eyes" and "windswept smile," which are thought to be descriptions of her.
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Music Style"Julia" is one of the few solo performances by John Lennon in the Beatles' discography, with Lennon on acoustic guitar and vocals.
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Recording TechniqueThe song also features a finger-picking guitar technique which Lennon was taught by singer Donovan during the Beatles' trip to India in early 1968.
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Album & Release"Julia" is the final song on Side two (Disc one for CD) of "The White Album" (officially titled "The Beatles"), which was released in 1968.
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Dual ReferenceSome critics and listeners interpret "Julia" as a song dedicated not only to Lennon's mother, but also to Yoko Ono, his future wife. The line "ocean child" references her first name Yoko, which means "child of the sea" in Japanese.
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Recording Detail"Julia" was recorded at Trident Studios in London on October 13, 1968.
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Performances"Julia" is not known to have ever been performed live by The Beatles as a group, it is a studio-based recording.
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Notable RecognitionThe song has been praised for its emotional honesty and simplicity in musically conveying Lennon's feelings towards two of the most important women in his life.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists, including Elliot Smith, Seán Lennon and Chantal Kreviazuk, have recorded covers of "Julia."
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