Sun King
The Beatles
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Here comes the sun king Here comes the sun king Everybody's laughing Everybody's happy Here comes the sun king Quando paramucho mi amore de felice carathon Mundo paparazzi mi amore cicce verdi parasol Questo abrigado tantamucho que canite carousel
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Sun King" is a song by the British rock band, The Beatles. It is featured on their 1969 album "Abbey Road."
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Track ListingOn the "Abbey Road" album, "Sun King" is the tenth track. It sets off a long medley of short, interconnected songs that take up much of the album's second side.
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Songwriting CreditsLike most songs by The Beatles, "Sun King" is credited to both John Lennon and Paul McCartney. However, the song was primarily written by Lennon.
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Baker's ContributionThe sounds of birds chirping, which are heard in the beginning and end of the song, were taken from "Volume Seven: Birds of Feather," from the collection "Sound Effect of Man and His World," provided by sound engineer Alan Parsons.
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Bilingual LyricsThe song includes three lines of loosely translated Spanish and Italian phrases: "Quando para mucho mi amore de felice corazon, Mundo paparazzi mi amore chica ferdy parasol, Questo obrigado tanto mucho cake and eat it carousel." The English translation of these words and phrases doesn't form a coherent sentence, suggesting that they were chosen more for their sound than meaning.
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InspirationLennon reportedly was inspired to write "Sun King" after waking up from a dream with the melody in his head. He also said that the song's style was influenced by Fleetwood Mac's instrumental "Albatross."
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Recording ProcessThe Beatles recorded "Sun King" in July 1969 at the iconic Abbey Road Studios. The multitrack tapes reveal that the recording was quite complex, with several overdubbed vocal and instrumental tracks.
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Music AnalysisThe key of the song is E major, towards the end transitioning to a key of A with the inclusion of a flamenco-style guitar.
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Genre ClassificationAs with many Beatles songs, "Sun King" is a blend of several different genres. It is considered a pop rock song but also includes elements of psychedelic and folk rock.
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Critical ReceptionWhile not released as a single, "Sun King" has received generally positive reviews from critics. It is often cited for its atmospheric production and intricate harmonies.
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