Honey Pie
The Beatles
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She was a working girl North of England way Now she's hit the big time In the U.S.A. And if she could only hear me This is what I'd say. Honey pie, you are making me crazy I'm in love but I'm lazy So won't you please come home. Oh honey pie, my position is tragic Come and show me the magic Of your Hollywood song. You became a legend of the silver screen And now the thought of meeting you Makes me weak in the knee. Oh honey pie, you are driving me frantic Sail across the Atlantic To be where you belong. Will the wind that blew her boat Across the sea Kindly send her sailing back to me. Honey pie, you are making me crazy I'm in love but I'm lazy So won't you please come home.
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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13 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Honey Pie" is track 9 on the second side of The Beatles' "White Album," officially titled "The Beatles." The album was released on November 22, 1968.
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SongwriterPrimarily written by Paul McCartney, "Honey Pie" showcases his fondness for the music hall style of entertainment popular in Britain during the early 20th century.
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CooperationDespite the tension during the "White Album" recording sessions, "Honey Pie" was a rare song where all four Beatles cooperated well together during recording.
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Musical StyleThis song exhibits a 'music hall' vibe and was a tribute to Paul McCartney's father's jazz-band days.
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VocalsPaul McCartney sings the lead vocals on "Honey Pie."
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George Harrison's ContributionAlthough not in his typical style, George Harrison added a Django Reinhardt-inspired guitar solo in the middle of the song.
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Celebrity Mention“Honey Pie” contains a reference to popular 1920s and '30s actor Clara Bow, referred to as the "sheik of Araby" in the song.
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RecordingThe song was recorded in Trident Studios in London, during October 1968.
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John Lennon's OpinionEven though he didn't contribute much to the song, Lennon named "Honey Pie" as one of his favorites on the "White Album."
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Unusual EndingThe ending features an orchestration from George Martin, a sound effect of a needle touching a vinyl record, and Paul McCartney's mutterings.
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Not a SingleThough it was a popular track on the album, "Honey Pie" was never released as a single.
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Transatlantic ThemeThe lyrics reference a British girl who goes off to Hollywood to become a film star but her old beau wants her to come back home, suggesting how British music had triumphed in America but nervously wondering if it was losing its homegrown grounding.
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InfluenceThe song has influenced other artists who have covered it, such as British-American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers who performed a version for "SiriusXMU" in 2020.
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