Lovely Rita
The Beatles
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(Lovely Rita, meter maid) (Lovely Rita, meter maid) 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? Rita! 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 (Lovely Rita, meter maid) (Lovely Rita, meter maid) (Lovely Rita, meter maid) (Lovely Rita, meter maid)
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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6 facts about this song
Song Information1. "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.
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Inspiration4. 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.
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Song Interpretation6. 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.
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Musical Composition8. 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.
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Album Success9. "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.
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Fun Fact11. There is a statue of the "Meter Maid" from the song on display in Liverpool, the Beatles' hometown.
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