Here, There and Everywhere
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| "Here, There and Everywhere" | ||
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| Song by The Beatles | ||
| from the album Revolver | ||
| Released | August 5, 1966 | |
| Recorded | April 6-June 21, 1966 | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 2:25 | |
| Label | Parlophone | |
| Writer(s) | Lennon-McCartney | |
| Producer(s) | George Martin | |
| Revolver track listing | ||
| Love You To (4) |
"Here, There and Everywhere" (5) |
Yellow Submarine (6) |
"Here, There and Everywhere" is a song by Paul McCartney (though credited to Lennon-McCartney), recorded for The Beatles 1966 album Revolver.
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[edit] Origins
It was one of John Lennon's favourite McCartney songs, and is also McCartney's favourite song of his own. Written at the poolside of John's house, the song was inspired by Paul's then fiancée Jane Asher.
The song is known for its bitter-sweet tune, a creative harmonic scheme, and subtle arrangement. Many have claimed it to be a landmark triumph of the soft rock genre. Critics of the track allege that the song was inspired by the kind of material Brian Wilson crafted for The Beach Boys on the classic Pet Sounds album. The cheerful melody of the verses is counteracted by the more haunting minor modes of the bridge.
This track features one of McCartney's highest vocals; he said in his autobiography that he was actually trying to sing it in the style of Marianne Faithfull. Paul's vocals are multi-tracked.
[edit] Cover interpretations
Noted performers who have covered "Here, There and Everywhere" include Emmylou Harris, Clay Aiken, Jose Feliciano (instrumental),The Lettermen and Céline Dion (for a George Martin/Beatles tribute album).
[edit] Culture legacy
In the TV series Friends, this song is played in Phoebe's wedding on steel drums when she walks down the aisle.
[edit] Personnel
- John Lennon — rhythm guitar, background vocals
- Paul McCartney — bass guitar, double-tracked lead vocal, background vocals
- George Harrison — lead guitar, background vocals
- Ringo Starr — drums, maracas
