Oh Woman, Oh Why
Linda McCartney, Paul & Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney
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Oh, woman, oh why, why, why, why What have I done? Oh, woman, oh, where, where, where, where, where Did you get that gun? Oh, what have I done? What have I done? Well, I met her at the bottom of a well (Of a well) Well, I told here I was tryin' to break a spell (Break a spell) But I can't get by, my hands are tied Don't why I ever got her to try myself 'Cause I can't get by, my hands are tied Oh, woman, oh, why, why, why, why What have I done? Oh, woman, oh, where, where, where, where, where Did you get that gun? Oh what have you done? Woman what have you done? Well, I am fed up with you lying cheating ways (Cheating ways) But I get up every morning and every day (Every day) But I can't get by , my hands are tied Don't why I want her to try myself 'Cause I can't get by, my hands are tied Oh, woman, oh, why, why, why, why What have I done? Oh, woman, oh, where, where, where, where, where Did you get that gun? Woman, what have I done? What have you done? What have I done?
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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Oh Woman, Oh Why" was released by Paul McCartney in 1971, following his departure from The Beatles.
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B-Side PopularityInitially, the song was used as the B-side of the single "Another Day," which was Paul McCartney's first solo single after The Beatles' split. Although it was a B-side, it gained significant popularity.
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Genre"Oh Woman, Oh Why" is often categorized as a bluesy rock song, and it exhibits the diverse musical abilities of Paul McCartney.
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LyricsThe song reflects the confusion and frustration within a relationship, with a repetitious call of "why, why, why, why" demonstrating the perplexed state of the protagonist.
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Controversial GunshotsThe song stirred a bit of controversy due to the sound of gunshots heard in the song, a rather controversial and unusual addition for McCartney's music.
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Album Inclusion"Oh Woman, Oh Why", despite its popularity, was not included in any of McCartney's studio albums, but was included in the "Another Day/Oh Woman, Oh Why" single and later in some compilations.
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SongwritingAs with most of his compositions, Paul McCartney was credited as the sole songwriter of "Oh Woman, Oh Why".
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Music VideoThere was no official music video made for "Oh Woman, Oh Why".
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Relevance Today"Oh Woman, Oh Why" remains a staple among Paul McCartney's vast discography and continues to be a favorite among fans.
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Musical InnovationThe song is known for its production effects and innovative soundscaping. The sound of the gunshots was provided by an engineer at Abbey Road Studios, where the song was recorded. The gunshot sound effects were not included on the actual master tape, but were added later during the mixing process.
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