What's the New Mary Jane

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About What's the New Mary Jane

"What's the New Mary Jane" is a song written by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and performed by the English rock band the Beatles. It was recorded in 1968 during sessions for the double album The Beatles (also known as "the White Album"), but did not appear on that album.


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1996
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She looks as an African queen, 
She eating twelve chapattis and cream,
She tastes as Mongolian lamb, 
She coming from out of Bahran. 
What a shame Mary Jane 
Had a pain at the party. 
What a shame Mary Jane. 
What a shame Mary Jane 
Had a pain at the party. 
She like to be married with Yeti, 
He grooving such cooky spaghetti, 
She jumping as Mexican bean 
To make that her body more thin.
What a shame Mary Jane 
Had a pain at the party. 
What a shame Mary Jane. 
What a shame Mary Jane 
Had a pain at the party. 
She catch Patagonian pancake 
With that one a gin party makes. 
She having all the ways good contacts, 
She making with Apple an contract. 
What a shame Mary Jane 
Had a pain at the party. 
What a shame Mary Jane. 
What a shame Mary Jane 
Had a pain at the party. 

All together now: 
What a shame Mary Jane
Had a pain at the party. 
What a shame Mary Jane. 
What a shame Mary Jane 
Had a pain at the party. 
She looks as an African queen,
She tastes as Mongolian lamb. 
What a shame Mary Jane 
Had a pain at the party. 
What a shame Mary Jane. 
What a shame Mary Jane 
Had a pain at the party. 
What a shame Mary Jane 
Had a pain at the party. 
What a shame Mary Jane. 
What a shame Mary Jane 
Had a pain at the party.

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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, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"What's the New Mary Jane" was created by John Lennon, one of the key members of The Beatles, during their psychedelic years and was originally intended for inclusion in the band's 1968 eponymous double album.
Single Author
Unlike many of The Beatles' songs that were collaborative efforts between Lennon and Paul McCartney, "What's the New Mary Jane" was penned solely by Lennon.
Unreleased Song
The song remained unreleased for several years. It wasn't included in the "White Album" due to disagreements among the band members.
Experimental Style
The track is known for its nonsensical lyrics, extensive use of sound effects, and free-form structure. It is considered one of the most experimental songs created by The Beatles.
First Recording
The Beatles first recorded "What's the New Mary Jane" on August 14, 1968, with Lennon on piano, George Harrison on percussion, and Yoko Ono adding additional vocals.
Number of Takes
Despite its experimental nature, the song underwent only four takes during its initial recording session. The fourth take was edited and used as the basis for the final recording.
Absence of Two Beatles Members
McCartney and Ringo Starr, the band's drummer, do not perform on the song. This is one of the Beatles' songs that features less than the full lineup of the band.
First Release
Although the song was left off the "White Album," it was later released in 1996 as part of The Beatles' Anthology 3 compilation album.
Connection to Legal Issues
The song's title refers to the street name for marijuana, and the song was written during a period when The Beatles were openly discussing their drug use, which resulted in controversy and legal issues.
Likely Inspiration
Lennon's experience with surrealistic and nonsensical lyrics in his books "In His Own Write" and "A Spaniard in the Works" likely inspired the lyrical content of "What's the New Mary Jane."
Length of Song
This track is well over 6 minutes long, making it one of the Beatles' longest songs.

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