Baby, You're A Rich Man
The Beatles
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How does it feel to be One of the beautiful people Now that you know who you are What do you want to be And have you traveled very far Far as the eye can see How does it feel to be One of the beautiful people How often have you been there Often enough to know What did you see when you were there Nothing that doesn't show Baby you're a rich man Baby you're a rich man Baby you're a rich man, too You keep all your money in a big brown bag Inside a zoo, what a thing to do Baby you're a rich man Baby you're a rich man Baby you're a rich man, too How does it feel to be One of the beautiful people Tuned to a natural E Happy to be that way Now that you've found another key What are you going to play Baby you're a rich man Baby you're a rich man Baby you're a rich man, too You keep all your money in a big brown bag Inside a zoo, what a thing to do Baby you're a rich man Baby you're a rich man Baby you're a rich man, too
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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7 facts about this song
Composition"Baby, You're A Rich Man" is a song by the British rock band, The Beatles.
- It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and released as the B-side of the band’s 1967 single ‘All You Need Is Love’.
- The track is featured on the US version of the album "Magical Mystery Tour" and on their 1967 compilation album "The Beatles/1967-1970".
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Recording processThe song was recorded on May 17, 1967, at the Olympic Sound Studios in London.
- It is notable for its distinctive instrumentation, which includes a clavioline (an early keyboard synthesizer), a piano, congas, and a violin.
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Significant LyricsThe song's lyrics begin with a question, "How does it feel to be one of the beautiful people?” which is answered in the chorus: “Baby, you’re a rich man.”
- Music analysts believe Lennon wrote the verses while McCartney composed the chorus.
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InterpretationsThere have been many interpretations of the song's lyrics.
- Some analysts have suggested it is about the band's manager Brian Epstein, who passed away shortly after its release.
- Others have suggested it's a comment on materialism and the shallow pursuit of wealth.
- Lyrics: "Now that you know who you are, and what do you want to be," are believed to be a critic on the rising hippie movement.
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ControversiesThe Beatles were accused of using a racial slur in the song, which the band denied.
- In a 1980 interview, John Lennon stated that the supposed racial slur was actually the phrase "Baby, you're a rich man, too" repeated quickly.
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Chart performance and legacyThe song reached number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the UK Singles Chart in 1967.
- It has been covered by multiple artists, including Of Montreal and The Fat Boys.
- It was used in the closing scene of the 2010 film "The Social Network."
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Critic reviewsWhile some critics claim the song as unrefined and disjointed, others praise its distinct sound and bold lyrics.
- Rolling Stone ranked it as 68th on its "100 Greatest Beatles Songs" list.
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