Why Don't We Do It in the Road

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About Why Don't We Do It in the Road

"Why Don't We Do It in the Road?" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, released on their 1968 double album The Beatles (also known as "the White Album"). Short and simple, it was written and sung by Paul McCartney, but credited to Lennon–McCartney. At 1:42, "Why Don't We Do It in the Road?" comprises 34 bars of a twelve-bar blues idiom. It begins with three different percussion elements (a hand banging on the back of an acoustic guitar, handclaps, and drums) and features McCartney's increasingly raucous vocal repeating a simple lyric with only two different lines.  


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1996
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No one will be watching us
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No one will be watching us
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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Why Don't We Do It in the Road" was written by Paul McCartney during the group's stay in Rishikesh, India, where they were studying Transcendental Meditation under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by McCartney's observation of two monkeys mating in the street, leading him to question the societal norms around human sexuality and privacy.
Solo Performance
Controversially, McCartney recorded the song almost entirely by himself without the knowledge of the other Beatles. This led to some tension within the band, especially from Ringo Starr who was the band's usual drummer.
Element of Surprise
The song is known for its unexpected placement within The Beatles' "White Album." It suddenly breaks up the flow between the melancholic beauty of "I Will" and the narrative complexity of "Julia.".
Distinct Musical Style
The song is known for its stripped-down, bluesy rock 'n' roll style. This stands out against many of the more complex compositions on the "White Album."
Album Position
The song appears as the fifth song on the second side of the double LP.
Rare Live Performance
Despite its notoriety, "Why Don't We Do It in the Road" was never performed live by the Beatles during their many concerts.
Duration
It is one of the shortest songs on the "White Album," lasting just 1 minute and 41 seconds.
Vocal Technique
McCartney is renowned for his extremely varied use of vocal technique in the song, switching from almost whispering to roaring screams.
Limited Lyrics
There are only two unique lines of lyrics, repeated several times — "Why don't we do it in the road? No one will be watching us."
Lennon's Hopes
John Lennon had expressed the wish that he had been the one asked to play guitar on the song, feeling his harder edge would have fit it better.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many artists, including Lowell Fulson, the Grateful Dead, and Fiona Apple for the "I Am Sam" soundtrack.

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