What is the meaning of the song Long Tall Sally?
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What is the meaning of the song Long Tall Sally?
The line in the original recorded version, “Long Tall Sally is built for speed”, is a reference to the proverbial African-American distinction in sexual types: “Built for comfort” or “built for speed”, terms originally applied to passenger sailing ships.
Who originally sang Long Tall Sally?
Long Tall Sally
| “Long Tall Sally” | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Beatles from the album Long Tall Sally | |
| Released | June 19, 1964 |
| Recorded | March 1, 1964 |
| Producer | George Martin |
Did the Beatles write Long Tall Sally?
The group recorded “Long Tall Sally” at EMI Studios in London on March 1, 1964, during sessions for A Hard Day’s Night, although it was ultimately not included on that album….The Beatles version.
| “Long Tall Sally” | |
|---|---|
| Songwriter(s) | Enotris Johnson Richard Penniman Robert Blackwell |
| Producer(s) | George Martin |
Why did the Beatles write this boy?
Personnel. First released as the b-side to ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’, ‘This Boy’ was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney as an exercise in three-part harmony.
Was Long Tall Sally successful?
Long Tall Sally was Little Richard’s highest-placing single ever. It made it to #1 on the R&B charts, where it remained for six weeks. The song also made it to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
What Larry Williams song did the Beatles record on their Long Tall Sally EP?
The Beatles rendition
| “Slow Down” | |
|---|---|
| US picture sleeve | |
| Single by the Beatles | |
| A-side | “Matchbox” |
| Released | June 19, 1964 (UK Long Tall Sally EP) August 24, 1964 (US single) |
Who wrote twist and shout?
Phil MedleyBert Berns
Twist and Shout/Lyricists
What was the B-side to I Want to Hold Your Hand?
This Boy
I Want To Hold Your Hand
| “I Want to Hold Your Hand” | |
|---|---|
| B-side | “This Boy” (UK) “I Saw Her Standing There” (US) |
| Released | 29 November 1963 (1963-11-29) (UK) 26 December 1963 (1963-12-26) (US) |
| Format | 7″ |
| Recorded | 17 October 1963, EMI Studios, London |
Why did paul McCartney write no one?
McCartney recalls writing “For No One” in the bathroom of a ski resort in the Swiss Alps while on holiday with his then girlfriend Jane Asher. He said, “I suspect it was about another argument.” The lyrics end enigmatically with the line “A love that should have lasted years”.
Who wrote the Beatles song slow down?
Larry WilliamsSlow Down / Lyricist
Did The Beatles steal Twist and Shout?
The Beatles’ version of “Twist and Shout” has been called “the most famous single take in rock history.” The song was released as a single in the US on March 2, 1964, with “There’s a Place” as its B-side….The Beatles version.
| “Twist and Shout” | |
|---|---|
| Producer(s) | George Martin |
| The Beatles US singles chronology |
Which Beatle Cannot read music?
musician Paul McCartney
Legendary musician Paul McCartney sat down with 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi for an in-depth chat about his new album, Egypt Station, and he revealed something rather contradictory: he is unable to read or write music, and neither could any of his Beatles bandmates.
Is it true that The Beatles couldn’t read music?
The Beatles “None of us could read music… None of us can write it.” John Lennon admitted this about the band in a 1980 Playboy interview, “but as pure musicians, as inspired humans to make the noise, they [Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr] are as good as anybody.”
Which Beatles song is sad?
Julia. One of the saddest Beatles songs is this one off the White Album that John Lennon wrote about his mother, Julia Lennon.
Which Beatles songs are ballads?
YesterdayNorwegian Wood (This Bird Has Fl…Do You Want to Know a Se…For No OneMichelleNowhere Man
The Beatles Ballads/Songs
