You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)
Brian Jones, The Beatles
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You know my name Look up the number You know my name Look up the number You, you know, you know my name You, you know, you know my name Good evening and welcome to Slaggers Featuring Denis O'Bell Come on Ringo, let's hear it for Denis Good evening You know my name Look, look, look up the number You know my name That's right, look up the number You, you know, you know my name You, you know, you know my name You know my name, ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba Look up the number You know my name That's right, look up the number Oh, you know, you know, you know my name You know, you know, you know my name, huh huh huh huh You know my name, ba ba ba pum Look up the number You know my name Look up the number You, you know, you know my name, baby You, you know, you know my name You know, you know my name You know, you know my name, go on Denis Let's hear it for Denis O'Bell You know my name You know, you know my name You know, you know my name Prrr, you know my name and the number You know my name and the number You know, you know my name, look up the number You know my number three, you know my number two You know my number three, you know my number four Oh, you know my name, you know number too You know my name, you know my number, what's up with you? You know my name, that's right?
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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16 facts about this song
Origins and RecordingThe song "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" was first conceived and partially recorded by the Beatles in May 1967.
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Late ReleaseDespite being recorded much earlier, the song wasn't officially released until March 6, 1970, as the B-side to the "Let It Be" single.
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Different StyleUnlike many of the Beatles' popular tracks, this song is known for its unusual structure, experimental nature, and comedic style.
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Members InvolvedAll four Beatles—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—participated in the making of "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)".
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InspirationJohn Lennon got the idea for the song from a telephone directory. He found humor and absurdity in the phrase "You know my name, look up the number".
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Brian Jones' ContributionBrian Jones, the founder and original leader of the Rolling Stones, played the saxophone on the track.
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Song LengthThe song, in its entirety, runs for 4 minutes and 19 seconds, making it one of the Beatles' longer tracks.
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John Lennon's FavoriteDespite its unusual style and less commercial success, John Lennon reportedly referred to "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" as his favorite Beatles song.
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Limited Live PerformancesThe Beatles never performed the song live, likely due to its complex and integrated arrangement.
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Limited Radio PlayThe song wasn't often played on the radio due to its length and unusual style.
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Multiple SectionsThe song is divided into five distinct sections, each with a different musical style and mood.
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Final MixThe final mix of the song was done on November 30, 1969, and the Beatles disbanded shortly after, making it one of their last finished tracks.
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ReceptionThe song was initially met with mixed reviews due to its non-traditional structure and slapstick comedy style, but it has since gained a cult following among Beatles fans.
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Billboard PerformanceDespite its late release and unorthodox nature, the "Let It Be" single, which included "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" as its B-side, peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Inclusion in Albums"You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" was later included on several Beatles compilation albums, including 'Rarities' and 'Anthology 2'.
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Comedic DeliveryJohn Lennon and Paul McCartney performed several of the song's vocals in the style of British comedians Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan. These comedic elements contribute greatly to the song's unique charm.
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