Lovely Rita

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About Lovely Rita

"Lovely Rita" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It is about a female traffic warden and the narrator's affection for her.


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1967
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Lovely Rita meter maid
Nothing can come between us
When it gets dark I tow your heart away

Standing by a parking meter
When I caught a glimpse of Rita
Filling in a ticket in her little white book
In a cap she looked much older
And the bag across her shoulder
Made her look a little like a military man

Lovely Rita meter maid
May I inquire discreetly
When are you free to take some tea with me
Took her out and tried to win her
Had a laugh and over dinner
Told her I would really like to see her again

Got the bill and Rita paid it
Took her home I nearly made it
Sitting on the sofa with a sister or two

Oh, lovely Rita meter maid
Where would I be without you
Give us a wink and make me think of you

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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6 facts about this song

Song Information
1. "Lovely Rita" is a song by the British band, "The Beatles". 2. It is the 11th track on their 1967 album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". 3. The song was primarily written by Paul McCartney but is credited to Lennon-McCartney, a common credit given to songs written by either John Lennon or Paul McCartney.
Inspiration
4. Paul McCartney explained that the song was his tribute to the "lovely 'meter maids'" in London who were responsible for monitoring the parking meters. 5. The woman who inspired "Lovely Rita" was Eileen Cannon, a meter attendant in St. John's Wood.
Song Interpretation
6. The song portrays a rather mundane flirtation scenario, where McCartney's character gets a parking ticket, and subsequently asks the attendant out for a date. 7. It reflects the band's increased interest in creating a "concept album" that tells a coherent story or conveys a specific mood or theme.
Musical Composition
8. The song's unique sound was created by using a combination of traditional instruments like piano and guitar, and unusual sound effects such as combs wrapped in paper.
Album Success
9. "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums in the history of rock music. 10. Even though "Lovely Rita" was not released as a single, it contributed to the overall success of the album.
Fun Fact
11. There is a statue of the "Meter Maid" from the song on display in Liverpool, the Beatles' hometown.

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