What's the New Mary Jane
The Beatles
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She looks as an African queen, She eating twelve chapattis and cream, She tastes as Mongolian lamb, She coming from out of Bahran. What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party. What a shame Mary Jane. What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party. She like to be married with Yeti, He grooving such cooky spaghetti, She jumping as Mexican bean To make that her body more thin. What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party. What a shame Mary Jane. What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party. She catch Patagonian pancake With that one a gin party makes. She having all the ways good contacts, She making with Apple an contract. What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party. What a shame Mary Jane. What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party. All together now: What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party. What a shame Mary Jane. What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party. She looks as an African queen, She tastes as Mongolian lamb. What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party. What a shame Mary Jane. What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party. What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party. What a shame Mary Jane. What a shame Mary Jane Had a pain at the party.
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"What's the New Mary Jane" was created by John Lennon, one of the key members of The Beatles, during their psychedelic years and was originally intended for inclusion in the band's 1968 eponymous double album.
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Single AuthorUnlike many of The Beatles' songs that were collaborative efforts between Lennon and Paul McCartney, "What's the New Mary Jane" was penned solely by Lennon.
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Unreleased SongThe song remained unreleased for several years. It wasn't included in the "White Album" due to disagreements among the band members.
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Experimental StyleThe track is known for its nonsensical lyrics, extensive use of sound effects, and free-form structure. It is considered one of the most experimental songs created by The Beatles.
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First RecordingThe Beatles first recorded "What's the New Mary Jane" on August 14, 1968, with Lennon on piano, George Harrison on percussion, and Yoko Ono adding additional vocals.
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Number of TakesDespite its experimental nature, the song underwent only four takes during its initial recording session. The fourth take was edited and used as the basis for the final recording.
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Absence of Two Beatles MembersMcCartney and Ringo Starr, the band's drummer, do not perform on the song. This is one of the Beatles' songs that features less than the full lineup of the band.
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First ReleaseAlthough the song was left off the "White Album," it was later released in 1996 as part of The Beatles' Anthology 3 compilation album.
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Connection to Legal IssuesThe song's title refers to the street name for marijuana, and the song was written during a period when The Beatles were openly discussing their drug use, which resulted in controversy and legal issues.
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Likely InspirationLennon's experience with surrealistic and nonsensical lyrics in his books "In His Own Write" and "A Spaniard in the Works" likely inspired the lyrical content of "What's the New Mary Jane."
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Length of SongThis track is well over 6 minutes long, making it one of the Beatles' longest songs.
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