Back in the U.S.S.R
The Beatles
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Flew in from Miami Beach BOAC Didn't get to bed last night On the way the paper bag was on my knee Man, I had a dreadful flight I'm back in the USSR You don't know how lucky you are, boy Back in the USSR, yeah Been away so long I early knew the place Gee, it's good to be back home Leave it till tomorrow to unpack my case Honey disconnect the phone I'm back in the USSR You don't know how lucky you are, boy Back in the US Back in the US Back in the USSR Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out They leave the west behind And Moscow girls make me sing and shout That Georgia's always on my my my my my my my my my mind Oh, come on Hu hey hu, hey, ah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah I'm back in the USSR You don't know how lucky you are, boys Back in the USSR Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out They leave the west behind And Moscow girls make me sing and shout That Georgia's always on my my my my my my my my my mind Oh, show me round your snow peaked Mountain way down south Take me to your daddy's farm Let me hear your balalaika's ringing out Come and keep your comrade warm I'm back in the USSR Hey, you don't know how lucky you are, boy Back in the USSR Oh, let me tell you honey
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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10 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Back in the U.S.S.R" is the opening track from The Beatles' ninth studio album, "The White Album," released in 1968.
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InspirationThe song was primarily written by Paul McCartney and is a parody of Chuck Berry's "Back in the U.S.A" and the Beach Boys' "California Girls."
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Melody and ThemeThe song incorporates elements of rock and roll and surf music, with the lyrics humorously referring to the Cold War tensions and the desire to return to the peace and comfort of home.
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McCartney's ControlPaul McCartney played lead guitar and drums on the track after Ringo Starr temporarily left the band due to tensions during the album's recording.
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Album Iconic IntroThe opening sound effects of a plane landing were included to signal the band's return, musically and metaphorically, after a brief period of dissolution.
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Unreleased in USSRIrony of ironies, "Back in the U.S.S.R" was initially not released in the Soviet Union due to state censorship. It only officially came out in USSR in 1986.
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Beach Boys TributeMike Love of The Beach Boys was present at the song's writing process in Rishikesh, India, and has been credited with suggesting the high harmonies that mimic The Beach Boys' sound.
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Song SuccessDespite the political implications of its lyrics, "Back in the U.S.S.R" became one of The Beatles' best-known tracks and is still widely revered by fans.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, including Billy Joel and Elton John, have covered "Back in the U.S.S.R," strengthening its position as a rock-and-roll anthem.
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Features on AnthologyAn alternative version of "Back in the U.S.S.R," featuring a slightly slower tempo and different instrumentation, appears on The Beatles' "Anthology 3" record.
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