Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite
The Beatles
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For the benefit of Mr. Kite There will be a show tonight on trampoline The Hendersons will all be there Late of Pablo Fanques Fair-what a scene Over men and horses hoops and garters Lastly through a hogshead of real fire! In this way Mr. K. will challenge the world! The celebrated Mr. K. Performs his feat on Saturday at Bishops Gate The Hendersons will dance and sing As Mr. Kite fly's through the ring don't be late Messrs. K and H. assure the public Their production will be second to none And of course Henry The Horse dances the waltz! The band begins at ten to six When Mr. K. performs his tricks without a sound And Mr. H. will demonstrate Ten summer sets he'll undertake on solid ground Having been some days in preparation A splendid time is guaranteed for all And tonight Mr. Kite is topping the bill
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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11 facts about this song
Inspiration Source"Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!" was largely inspired by a 19th-century poster for Pablo Fanque's Circus Royal that John Lennon bought at an antique shop.
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Song CreationIt is known for its avant-garde style, and Lennon admitted in interviews that he hardly made any alterations to the language on the poster for making the lyrics of the song.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in The Beatles' 1967 album, ‘Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.’
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McCartney's ContributionThough it is credited to Lennon-McCartney, McCartney only had minor contributions in the lyrics, mainly in the final verse.
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Sound EffectsThe song is noted for its atmospheric production, with the use of Harmonium, and swirling sound effects that were created by cutting up and reassembling the tapes of recorded steam organs.
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Tate And BradyThe song references ‘somersets’ (somersaults) by Mr. Kite, another name borrowed from the old circus poster. The line ‘Tate and Brady’ was also derived from the poster.
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Musical StyleThe song's style and the use of the words ‘somersets’ and ‘Hoopla!’ give it a fairground organ or calliope effect, thereby maintaining its circus theme.
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Kite, the CharacterWhile Mr. Kite is mentioned throughout the song, it is unclear whether this is the name of a performer or the master of ceremonies of the circus.
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Prominent Beatles MembersThe song prominently features John Lennon on harpsichord and lead vocals, while the other Beatles contribute on bass, mellotron flute sounds, harmonica, and guitar. Ringo Starr also performs a notable drumroll in the introduction.
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Accidental EffectDuring the sound-altering processes, a piece was inserted backwards by accident, but the effect was so liked that it was kept in the final production.
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Lennon's OpinionDespite its experimental style and atmospheric production, John Lennon himself was not particularly fond of the song. In a 1980 interview, he described the song as 'pure, like a painting, a pure watercolor.'
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