Lady Madonna

Paul McCartney

About Lady Madonna

"Lady Madonna" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. In March 1968, it was released as a mono single, backed with "The Inner Light". The song was recorded on 3 and 6 February 1968 before the Beatles left for India, and its rhythm and blues-inspired style signalled a "back to basics" approach to writing and recording for the group following the psychedelic experimentation of the previous two years. This single was the last release by the band on Parlophone in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 1 for the two weeks beginning 27 March, and Capitol Records in the United States, where it debuted at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending 23 March and reached number 4 from the week ending 20 April through the week ending 4 May. All subsequent releases, starting with "Hey Jude" in August 1968, were released on their own label, Apple Records, under EMI distribution, until the late 1970s, when Capitol and Parlophone re-released old material. The song's first album appearance in stereo was on the 1970 collection Hey Jude. 


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Lady Madonna, children at your feet
Wonder how you manage to make ends meet
Who finds the money? When you pay the rent?
Did you think that money was Heaven sent?
Friday night arrives without a suitcase
Sunday morning creep in like a nun
Monday's child has learned to tie his bootlace
See how they run

Lady Madonna, baby at your breast
Wonder how you manage to feed the rest

See how they run
Lady Madonna, lying on the bed
Listen to the music playing in your head

Tuesday afternoon is never ending
Wednesday morning papers didn't come
Thursday night you stockings needed mending
See how they run

Lady Madonna, children at your feet
Wonder how you manage to make ends meet

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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6 facts about this song

Music Production
1. "Lady Madonna" was recorded at the EMI Studios (now known as Abbey Road Studios) in London. 2. The song was recorded over three sessions on 3rd, 6th and 11th February 1968. 3. Producer George Martin along with Balance Engineer Geoff Emerick collaborated with The Beatles for the recording of this song. 4. The song used techniques such as bluesy piano riffs and double-tracked vocal harmonies typical for the late 60’s era.
Lyric Origins and Composition
5. Paul McCartney conceived the idea for "Lady Madonna" while looking at a photograph of a woman breastfeeding her child in National Geographic. 6. The song illustrates the hard life of a working-class mother, drawing inspiration from the struggle of everyday women. 7. Musically, the song has been described as a "piano rocker" with a New Orleans beat.
Chart Rankings & Sales
8. "Lady Madonna" peaked at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, making it The Beatles' 15th UK number one. 9. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. 10. In 1999, the song was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales over 200,000.
Critical Reception
11. The song has received mixed reviews over the years; some critics praised its bluesy sound, while others criticize it as a lesser work in The Beatles' catalogue. 12. Despite reviews, the song has been covered by many artists including Fats Domino, Elvis Presley and The Flaming Lips.
Artwork and Promotional Videos
13. The promotional video for "Lady Madonna" was one of the first instances where the band opted to create a video in lieu of a television appearance. 14. The video was directed by Tony Bramwell and includes footage from the recording sessions of "Hey Bulldog".
Post Beatles Era
15. Paul McCartney has continued to perform "Lady Madonna" in his concerts, both solo and with his band Wings. 16. The song was included in McCartney's 2001 album "Wingspan: Hits and History" and has been a staple in his live performances.

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