Because

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"Because" is a song written by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and recorded by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on their 1969 album Abbey Road, immediately preceding the extended medley on side two of the record. It features a prominent three-part vocal harmony by Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, recorded three times to make nine voices in all.


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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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10 facts about this song

Band Composition
"Because" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles, which originally comprised of members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
Album Appearance
It was first released on their 1969 album "Abbey Road", specifically as the seventh track on the second side of the LP.
Song Composer
The song was written by John Lennon and is credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership.
Inspiration
It was inspired when Yoko Ono was playing Ludwig van Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" on the piano. Lennon asked her to play the chords of the sonata backwards, leading to the creation of "Because".
Harmonies
The song is famously recognized for its three-part harmonies that feature Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison. Each of their parts had been triple-tracked to sound like nine voices.
Instrumentation
Along with the vocal harmonies, the track features George Martin on the electric harpsichord and Moog synthesizer.
A Capella Version
An a cappella version of "Because" exists and was the last thing recorded for the Beatles anthology project, Anthology 3.
Legacy
Over the years, "Because" has been covered by various artists across different genres and has been used in films and television.
Inclusion on "Love" Album
The song's a cappella version was remixed and remastered for inclusion in the Cirque du Soleil show "Love" and the accompanying album released in 2006.
Unique Sound Production
The song is unique for the Beatles' discography because of its moody, ethereal quality, which was achieved through innovative production techniques in the recording studio.

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