I Want You

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About I Want You

"I Want You (She's So Heavy)" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney). The song closes side one on their 1969 album Abbey Road. The song is an unusual Beatles composition for a variety of reasons, namely its length (nearly eight minutes), few lyrics (the title makes up most of the lyrics, aside from two more phrases; only 14 different words are sung), a three-minute descent through repeated guitar chords (a similar arpeggiated figure appears in another Lennon contribution to the album, "Because"), and abrupt ending. It was the first song recorded for the Abbey Road album but one of the last songs to be finished, on 20 August 1969, the last time all four Beatles were together in the studio. 


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The Beatles

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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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"I Want You (She's So Heavy)" is a song written by John Lennon. It is the last track on the Beatles' eleventh studio album, "Abbey Road".
Unique Structure
The structure of the song is different from many traditional pop songs. Instead of the typical verse-chorus structure, the song is composed of three different parts, each part repeating and building on the one before it.
Longest Beatles Song
At almost eight minutes long, "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" is one of the longest songs the Beatles ever recorded.
Sudden Ending
The song is famous for its unexpected ending. The sound cuts out completely and suddenly, without any fade-out or any warning.
Tribute to Yoko Ono
John Lennon wrote this song as an expression of his love for Yoko Ono, as evident from the repeated use of "I want you" and "She's so heavy."
Musical Diversity
The song is known for its range of different musical styles, including blues, rock, and progressive rock.
Moog Synthesizer
It was among the first few songs by The Beatles that made use of the Moog synthesizer, a then-new technology that would later shape the sound of popular music.
Instrumental Length
More than half of the song is instrumental, featuring a repeated guitar riff and a heavy rhythm section.
No McCartney Vocals
Interestingly, this is one of the few Beatles tracks that does not include any vocals from Paul McCartney.
Complex Recording
"I Want You (She's So Heavy)" was recorded in parts over an extended period, from late February to August 1969. The editing and compilation of various takes were quite painstaking and complex.

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