Strawberry Fields Forever

The Beatles

About Strawberry Fields Forever

"Strawberry Fields Forever" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was released on 13 February 1967 as a double A-side single with "Penny Lane". It represented a departure from the group's previous singles and a novel listening experience for the contemporary pop audience. While the song initially divided and confused music critics and the group's fans, it proved highly influential on the emerging psychedelic genre. Its accompanying promotional film is similarly recognised as a pioneering work in the medium of music video. Lennon based the song on his childhood memories of playing in the garden of Strawberry Field, a Salvation Army children's home in Liverpool. Starting in November 1966, the band spent 45 hours in the studio, spread over five weeks, creating three versions of the track. The final recording combined two of those versions, which were entirely different in tempo, mood and musical key. It features reverse-recorded instrumentation, Mellotron flute sounds, an Indian swarmandal, tape loops and a fade-out/fade-in coda, as well as a cello and brass arrangement by producer George Martin. For the promotional film, the band used experimental techniques such as reverse effects, stop motion animation, jump-cuts and superimposition. 


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1993
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Let me take you down
'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever

Living is easy with eyes closed
Misunderstanding all you see
It's getting hard to be someone
But it all works out
It doesn't matter much to me

Let me take you down
'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever

No one I think is in my tree
I mean it must be high or low
That is you know you can't tune it
But it's all right
That is I think it's not too bad

Let me take you down
'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever

Always know sometimes it's me
But you know I know when it's a dream
I think I know I mean a, "Yes"
But it's all wrong
That is I think I disagree

Let me take you down
'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever

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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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The Beatles
"Strawberry Fields Forever" is a song by The Beatles released in 1967. - It was written by John Lennon and accredited to the Lennon–McCartney songwriting partnership. - The song was inspired by Lennon's memories of playing in the garden of a Salvation Army house named "Strawberry Fields" near his childhood home.
John Lennon
John Lennon wrote "Strawberry Fields Forever" while in Spain filming a movie role. - He used his memories of Liverpool's Strawberry Field, a Salvation Army children's home to express his feelings of not fitting in. - Many consider it to be one of Lennon's best works and it's highly ranked on many 'best songs of all time' lists.
Candy Flip
British electronic music duo Candy Flip released a cover version of "Strawberry Fields Forever" in 1990. - It was their biggest hit, reaching No. 3 in the UK charts and No. 1 in Japan. - Their version of the song is a synth-pop rendition featuring an acid house-style rhythm.
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, an Argentine band, included a cover version of "Strawberry Fields Forever" in their 1995 album "Rey Azúcar". - They adapted the song to their signature ska sound. - This cover version features prominent brass instrumentation and has a faster tempo than the original.
Peter Gabriel
English musician Peter Gabriel covered "Strawberry Fields Forever" for the 2001 charity album "I Am Sam". - Gabriel's version is an ambient and haunting take on the song. - The album, consisting entirely of Beatles covers, was created to accompany the film of the same name and all proceeds were donated to charity.
Todd Rundgren
Multi-instrumentalist Todd Rundgren did a cover of "Strawberry Fields Forever" in his 1976 album "Faithful". - His version is noted for being extremely faithful to The Beatles' original recording. - Rundgren's album was well received by critics and this cover version in particular was praised for its authenticity.

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