She said she said

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She said she said
The Beatles
publication 5th August 1966
length 2 min 24 s
Genre (s) Psychedelic rock
Author (s) Lennon / McCartney
Label Parlophone
album revolver

She Said She Said ( English 'She said she said') is a song by the British band The Beatles . It was released on the seventh studio album Revolver . Written by John Lennon , it is under the usual Lennon / McCartney copyright .

background

The Beatles had made initial contact with the drug LSD in the run-up to the recording of the album Revolver . Under the influence of this drug, the actor Peter Fonda is said to have claimed in the presence of John Lennon "I know what it's like to be dead ...", Lennon said in an interview with the music magazine Rolling Stone from 1970. This statement inspired the musician on the subject of the song.

admission

On June 21, 1966, the title was recorded in the last recording session for Revolver within six hours. John Lennon took over the lead vocals and rhythm guitar playing. After an argument, George Harrison played in addition to his electric guitar part, Paul McCartney's bass part, who had left the studio early. Harrison also sang the backing vocals. Ringo Starr was on the drums .

publication

The song was released as the seventh track on the album Revolver , released on August 5, 1966 .

Individual evidence

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