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About Oh! Darling
"Oh! Darling" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, composed by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon–McCartney), and appearing as the fourth song on the 1969 album Abbey Road. Its working title was "Oh! Darling (I'll Never Do You No Harm)". Although not issued as a single in either the United Kingdom or the United States, a regional subsidiary of Capitol successfully edited it as a single in Central America, having "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" as its B-side. It was also issued as a single in Portugal. Apple Records released "Oh! Darling" in Japan with "Here Comes the Sun" in June 1970.more »
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- 1969
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Oh! Darling, please believe meI'll never do you no harmBelieve me when I tell youI'll never do you no harmOh! Darling, if you leave meI'll never make it aloneBelieve me when I beg youDon't ever leave me aloneWhen you told me you didn't need me anymoreWell you know I nearly broke down and criedWhen you told me you didn't need me anymoreWell you know I nearly broke down and diedOh! Darling, if you leave meI'll never make it aloneBelieve me when I beg youI'll never do you no harm, no harmWhen you told me you didn't need me anymoreWell you know I nearly broke down and criedWhen you told me you didn't need me anymoreWell you know I nearly broke down and criedOh! Darling, please believe meI'll never let you downBelieve me when I tell youI'll never do you no harm
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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
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
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10 facts about this song
Song Structure"Oh! Darling" is indicative of the Beatles' experimentation with different musical styles, as it is heavily influenced by blues music and doo-wop, which were popular in the months leading up to the Beatles' formation. |
Release InformationThe song was released on 26 September 1969 on the band's 11th studio album, "Abbey Road". |
Song CompositionPaul McCartney is attributed with writing "Oh! Darling". The origin of the song dates back to the get-back sessions in 1969. |
Recording ProcessMcCartney reportedly wanted his voice to sound as raw as possible for this song. He came into the studio early each day to record the vocals, trying to achieve the vocal distortion he desired naturally due to strain from overuse. |
Song PopularityThe song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in America, and it has since been covered by multiple famous artists such as Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees and Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine. |
Lennon's OpinionJohn Lennon expressed in an interview post-Beatles breakup that he should have sung" Oh! Darling" since he believed his voice was more suited to the style. |
Music VideoDespite its popularity, there is no official promotional video for "Oh! Darling". Most available visuals are fan-made or concert footage. |
Notable PerformanceMcCartney performed "Oh! Darling" live during his concert tour in Tokyo in 2017 – it was the first time he had performed the song live as a solo artist. |
In Popular Culture"Oh! Darling" has been featured in numerous films and television shows, such as "Across the Universe," lending further to its notoriety. |
InfluenceThe song showed that The Beatles could successfully pull off a variety of styles, paving the way for other bands to experiment with their sound. It's also considered a prime example of McCartney's ability to mimic different vocal styles. |
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