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The Beatles track listing

"Glass Onion"
(3 of disc 1)

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
(4 of disc 1)

Wild Honey Pie
(5 of disc 1)

“Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da”

Single by The Marmalade
B-side	Chains
Released	1968
Format	7" vinyl record
Genre	Pop
Label	CBS
Writer(s)	Lennon/McCartney
Producer	Mike Smith
Certification	#1 UK

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1 Musical composition
2 Controversy
3 Cover versions
4 In popular culture
5 Personnel
6 References
7 External links

Musical composition

The song was a conscious homage to the emerging reggae movement (lyrical reference: "life goes on bra"), possibly related to the growing Jamaican population in Britain, although it is heavily blended with honky tonk. For medieval usage see Homage (medieval and Commendation ceremony, or Homage (disambiguation Homage (from the French Reggae is a Music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A honky tonk (also called a honkatonk, honkey-tonk, or tonk) is a type of bar with musical entertainment that is common in the Southwestern Aside from the syncopated beat, the song also employed metre schemes and devices not used in the Beatles' previous works and demonstrated the group's highly experimental nature at the time of its recording. In Music, syncopation includes a variety of Rhythms which are in some way unexpected in that they deviate from the strict succession of regularly spaced

The song is in the key of Bb major. The structure of the song is as follows:

Intro, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Verse, Chorus, Outro^[1]

According to Geoff Emerick, Lennon openly hated the song, calling it "Paul's granny shit. " ^[2] After leaving the studio during recording of the song, (after several days and literally dozens of takes of the song, trying different tempos and styles)^[3] he returned a few hours later, heavily drugged, declaring loudly that he was more stoned than he had ever been and than they would ever be. He then went to the piano and banged out the unique piano introduction to the song, claiming that it was what the song needed. The chords that he played are the ones used in the final mix. (According to Blender, the song has "the woefully unconvincing laughter in the final line: 'If you want some fun — heh-heh-heh-heh! — take ob-la-di-bla-da!'", which is why it was listed as #48 in its list of the "50 Worst Songs Ever". Blender is an American music Magazine that bills itself as "the ultimate guide to music and more" ^[4])

The character of Desmond is a reference to ska and reggae legend Desmond Dekker. Ska ( pronounced /ska/ or in Jamaican Patois /skja/ is a Music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and which was the precursor Reggae is a Music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s Desmond Dekker ( July 16 1941 — May 25 2006) was a Jamaican Ska and Reggae Singer and Songwriter

Controversy

Nigerian musician/singer Jimmy Scott later claimed that the phrase "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" was originally his; Scott sued McCartney for compensation for using the phrase in the lyrics and as the title of the song. The music of Nigeria includes many kinds of Folk and Popular music, some of which are known worldwide According to McCartney, "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" merely was a common saying of the Yoruba tribe, and Scott had simply taught the saying to McCartney. The Yoruba (Yo•row•ba ( Yorùbá in Yoruba Orthography) are one of the largest ethno-linguistic or Ethnic groups in West Africa It reportedly means "Life goes on", words which are also heard in the song. The case was settled out of court.

This song was part of the list of songs deemed inappropriate by Clear Channel following the September 11, 2001 attacks, presumably because of the "life goes on" part. ^[5]

Cover versions

Arthur Conley, on the album More Sweet Soul. Arthur Lee Conley ( January 4 1946 – November 17 2003) was an American soul Singer, best known for the 1967
Jimmy Cliff, on the album Humanitarian. Jimmy Cliff OM (born James Chambers, 1 April 1948, Somerton District St Humanitarian is a 1999 album by Jimmy Cliff. Track listing All tracks composed by Jimmy Cliff except where indicated "Humanitarian" ^[6]
Celia Cruz (a version in Spanish), on the album Tropical Tribute to the Beatles. Celia Cruz ( October 21 1925 – July 16 2003) was a Cuban salsa singer and was one of the most successful Cuban Tropical Tribute to the Beatles is a Tribute album of Tropical artists released in 1996 RMM Records ( Ralph Mercado 's record company
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, on the album Music of the Beatles. The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra is a Pops orchestra based in Cincinnati Ohio, United States, founded in 1977
Daniel O'Donnell, on the albums The Jukebox Years, Rock 'n' roll show. Daniel Francis Noel O'Donnell, Hon MBE (born December 12, 1961) is an Irish singer from County Donegal.
James Last, on the albums "Die grössten Songs von The Beatles" (1983) and "James Last & Friends" (1998) (as a part of the "Beatles Medley")
Maria Muldaur, on the album The Blues White Album. James Last (born Hans Last on April 17, 1929 in Bremen) is a German composer and Big band leader Maria Muldaur (born Maria Grazia Rosa Domenica D'Amato, 12 September 1943, in Greenwich Village, New York) is a roots- folk
Marmalade (reached number one in 1969). Marmalade were a successful Scottish Pop/rock group, from Glasgow in Scotland originally known as Dean Ford and The Gaylords between
The Bedrocks, a West Indian band from Leeds (reached number 20 in 1968). Leeds ( is located on the River Aire in West Yorkshire, England
No Doubt, on the albums Boom Box, Live in the Tragic Kingdom. No Doubt is a rock band from Anaheim California, United States founded in 1986 BoomBox is an American Rock band, which was founded in 2004 by singer/songwriter Zion Godchaux on the Guitar / Lead vocals and producer/DJ Live in the Tragic Kingdom is a video release from the band No Doubt, containing a recording ofa concert filmed at The Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim in
Persuasions, on the album The Persuasions sing the Beatles.
Phish, on the album Live Phish Volume 13. Phish is an American Jam band noted for their Musical improvisation, extended Jam sessions and cult following Live Phish Vol 13 was recorded live at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls New York on Halloween night 1994.
Shango, on the album Shango. Shango was a rock quartet in the late 1960s led by Tommy Reynolds later of Hamilton Joe Frank & Reynolds, which included actor Stuart Margolin. Shangó is a 1982 Album by Santana. The single "Hold On" reached #15 in the U
The Heptones, on the album Mellow Dubmarine. The Heptones were a Jamaican Rocksteady and Reggae vocal trio most active in the 1960s and early 1970s Mellow Dubmarine is a Double album featuring Reggae covers of various Beatles songs
The Punkles did a Punk cover of this song on their fourth album. The Punkles are a band that performs songs by The Beatles in punk style
The Offspring, on the album Americana, Why Don't You Get a Job?
Youssou N'Dour, on the album 7 Seconds. The Offspring (sometimes referred to simply as Offspring) are a popular and influential American Americana is the fifth Album by American Punk rock band The Offspring, released on November 17, 1998 (see " Why Don't You Get a Job? " is a song by The Offspring, released as the second single from their album Americana. Youssou N'Dour (jusun̩ˈduːʀ (born October 1, 1959 in Dakar) is a Senegalese Singer and Percussionist.
The cast of Life Goes On during the show's opening sequence
Pato Fu, a Brazilian band, on the album Gol de Quem?. Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12 1989 to May 23 1993 The phrase theme music usually refers to that of a radio program, Television program, or Movie. Pato Fu is a Brazilian Musical band from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Gol de Quem? is the second album of the brazilian rock band Pato Fu.
Arik Einstein (a version in Hebrew). Arik Einstein (אריק איינשטיין born January 3, 1939) is a successful and influential Israeli Singer-songwriter.

In popular culture

The song is referenced in Savoy Truffle composed by George Harrison, which is on the same album
In an episode of The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, Frank and Joe sing this song while traveling in a van with members of a band they have joined. " Savoy Truffle " is a song written by George Harrison and performed by The Beatles on their eponymously-titled album (the " White Album " George Harrison, MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001 was an English rock Guitarist Singer - Songwriter, Author The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (retitled The Hardy Boys Mysteries for season three is a television series which aired for three seasons
This song's lyrics were mentioned in the "Full House" episode "The Big Three-O. " Jesse drives Danny's red convertible Bullet into the San Francisco Bay. Danny, attempting to not mind, states, "Hey! Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah!"
John Williamson, while covering The Offspring's "Why Don't You Get A Job" as a musical challenge for the Andrew Denton Breakfast Show, segued into "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" when he noticed the strong similarity between the songs, similarities said to be intentional by The Offspring. John Robert Williamson AM (born 1 November 1945 in Quambatook, Victoria) is an Australian Country music The Offspring (sometimes referred to simply as Offspring) are a popular and influential American " Why Don't You Get a Job? " is a song by The Offspring, released as the second single from their album Americana. Andrew Christopher Denton (born 4 May 1960 is an Australian Comedian and A segue is a smooth transition from one topic or section to the next
During the home games of the National Hockey League team the Vancouver Canucks, the song is always played at least once. The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The Vancouver Canucks are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Spanish/French fusion singer Manu Chao references the phrase repeatedly at the end of his 2001 hit single, "Me Gustas Tú. Manu Chao (born José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao on June 21, 1961 in Paris, France) is a French -born singer "
A cover version served as the theme song on the ABC television series Life Goes On, sung by the cast with Patti LuPone on lead vocals. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12 1989 to May 23 1993 Patti LuPone (born April 21, 1949) is an American Singer and Actress, perhaps best known for her Tony Award -winning
The song came top in an online poll of the worst songs ever. ^[7]
An edited cover was performed by the Australian comedy duo the Scared Weird Little Guys with the words completely replaced with morse code. Scared Weird Little Guys (also referred to as SWLG or The Scaredies are an Australian Comedy music duo formed in July 1990
In the show Ed, Edd, 'n' Eddy, on the episode "Rent a Ed", when Ed breaks a teeter totter and falls into the ground, he says "Ob La Di, Ob La Da". Ed Edd n Eddy is the longest-running original Animated cartoon series on Cartoon Network created by Danny Antonucci and produced by Canadian
In the popular play Angels in America, written by Tony Kushner, Louis tells Joe, "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Di. Angels in America A Gay Fantasia on National Themes is a play in two parts by American Playwright Tony Kushner. Tony Kushner (born July 16, 1956) is an award-winning American playwright most famous for his play Angels in America, for which "
In the Hindi song,"zara tasveer se tu" from the movie "Pardes", Shahrukh Khan belts out "Ob La Di, Ob La Da"

Personnel

Paul McCartney – vocal, bass, handclaps, 'vocal percussion'
John Lennon – backing vocal, piano, 'vocal percussion'
George Harrison – acoustic guitar, backing vocal, handclaps, 'vocal percussion'
Ringo Starr – drums, bongos, percussion, handclaps, 'vocal percussion'

Above credits per Ian MacDonald^[8] and Mark Lewisohn^[3]

Horns arranged by George Martin

References

^ Pollack, Alan W. "Notes on 'Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da.'" 1997.
^ Emerick, Geoff (2007). Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942 is an English rock Singer, Bass guitarist songwriter Composer, John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born George Harrison, MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001 was an English rock Guitarist Singer - Songwriter, Author Ringo Starr, MBE (born Richard Starkey on 7 July 1940 is an English Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Actor Ian MacCormick ( October 3, 1948 – August 20, 2003) who wrote under the Pseudonym Ian MacDonald, was a British The Beatles and related subjects Over the course of his career Mark Lewisohn has worked for EMI, MPL Communications and Apple, and has written many reference Geoffrey Emerick (born 1946 in London) is a recording studio Audio engineer, who is best known for his work with the Beatles ' albums Revolver Here, There and Everywhere: My Life Recording the Music of the Beatles. New York: Gotham Books, 246. ISBN 1-59240-179-1.
^ ^a ^b Lewisohn, Mark (1988). The Beatles and related subjects Over the course of his career Mark Lewisohn has worked for EMI, MPL Communications and Apple, and has written many reference The Beatles Recording Sessions. New York: Harmony Books, 140-142. ISBN 0-517-57066-1.
^ Run for Your Life! It's the 50 Worst Songs Ever! from Blender. com
^ "Clear Channel List of Songs with 'Questionable' Lyrics Media Critica
^ Gallucci, Michael. Review of Humanitarian. Retrieved on 2008-01-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental “Humanitarian succeeds only when it sticks firmly to its roots. This means that the "CD bonus tracks" covers of "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" and "You've Got a Friend" are pretty close to being the most shameless representations of reggae to ever be released under the banner. ”
^ Beatles classic voted worst song from The BBC (November 10, 2004)
^ MacDonald, Ian (2005). Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Ian MacCormick ( October 3, 1948 – August 20, 2003) who wrote under the Pseudonym Ian MacDonald, was a British Revolution in the Head: The Beatles' Records and the Sixties, Second Revised Edition, London: Pimlico (Rand), 131-132. ISBN 1-844-13828-3.

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Austrian #1 singles

Preceded by "Lily the Pink" by The Scaffold	UK number one single (Marmalade version) January 1, 1969 (one week)	Succeeded by "Lily the Pink" by The Scaffold
Preceded by "Lily the Pink" by The Scaffold	UK number one single (Marmalade version) January 15, 1969 (2 weeks, 2nd period at top)	Succeeded by "Albatross" by Fleetwood Mac

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