Day Tripper
The Beatles
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Got a good reason For taking the easy way out Got a good reason For taking the easy way out now She was a day tripper One way ticket, yeah It took me so long to find out And I found out She's a big teaser She took me half the way there She's a big teaser She took me half the way there, now She was a day tripper One way ticket, yeah It took me so long to find out And I found out Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Tried to please her She only played one night stand Tried to please her She only played one night stand, now She was a day tripper Sunday driver, yeah It took me so long to find out And I found out Day tripper, day tripper, yeah Day tripper, day tripper, yeah Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"Day Tripper" is a song belonging to the pop and rock genre, a combination emblematic of The Beatles' distinctive sound.
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Release DateThe British rock band, The Beatles, released "Day Tripper" as a single on 3rd December 1965 in the UK.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by the legendary songwriting duo of The Beatles, John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
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Double A-SideInterestingly, "Day Tripper" had the unique status of a 'double A-side' single, sharing this with "We Can Work It Out." It's one of the first instances of a double A-side in the band's discography.
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RecordingThe recording of the song took place in Abbey Road Studios in London, and it was completed in only three takes.
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Musical CompositionThe song is known for its distinctive three-part guitar riff, which is instantly recognizable.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics of "Day Tripper" are allegedly a nod to drug culture, with Lennon later admitting the "day trip" was a reference to a one-time or casual drug user.
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Chart PerformanceThe release of "Day Tripper" saw significant commercial success, achieving No. 1 on the UK Singles Charts and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Grammy Hall of Fame"Day Tripper" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, underlining its impact and continued relevance in popular music.
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ControversyThe song was not without controversy. The BBC initially refused to play "Day Tripper" due to its drug references, showing the societal resistance in the mid-60s towards such themes in mainstream media.
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Not a FavoriteDespite its commercial success, "Day Tripper" wasn't particularly a favorite of The Beatles themselves. In particular, John Lennon referred to it as a 'forced' song, written under the pressure of needing a new single for the 1965 Christmas market.
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Cover Versions"Day Tripper" has been covered by numerous artists across generations, from Otis Redding and Nancy Sinatra to James Taylor and Type O Negative, proving its timeless appeal.
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