In January 1967 the Beatles went into EMI’s London studio to record “A Day In the Life.” Here’s the story behind the writing and the making of it.
“A Day In The Life”
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Behind the Song
“Me and Bobby McGee”
Inspired by a Fellini film, Kris Kristofferson wrote a classic road story that became a chart-topper for Janis Joplin, who recorded it days before her death.
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
he story behind The Wizard Of Oz’s classic theme “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” written by Harold Arlen and Yip Harbug, and performed by Judy Garland.
“Ode To Billie Joe”
The mystery created by Bobbie Gentry in her debut single “Ode To Billie Joe” cast a spell over the entire country in 1967.
“Where Have All the Flowers Gone?”
The story behind Pete Seeger’s “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?”
“The Monster Mash”
Bobby “Boris” Pickett and Leonard Capizzi finished the “Monster Mash” in one afternoon, then cut it with producer Gary Paxton. Eight weeks later, in October 1962, the song was No. 1.
Paul Simon’s “René and Georgette Magritte”
In 1983 Paul Simon released Hearts and Bones that included “René and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War,” a gem of a song that many fans will agree is one of the best Simon has ever written.
“Louie, Louie”
The world’s most infamous party song was penned by Richard Berry, a 21-year-old L.A. sideman and songwriter. Ot was originally conceived as a sailor’s lament.
