Carry That Weight
Paul McCartney
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Boy, you gotta carry that weight Carry that weight a long time Boy, you gotta carry that weight Carry that weight a long time I never give you my pillow I only send you my invitation And in the middle of the celebrations I break down Boy, you gotta carry that weight Carry that weight a long time Boy, you gotta carry that weight Carry that weight a long time
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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11 facts about this song
Historical Context"Carry That Weight" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles from their 1969 album, "Abbey Road." The track was composed by Paul McCartney but credited to Lennon-McCartney as the group did for all their songs, whether individually or collectively written.
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Song InspirationThe theme of carrying a weight is often seen as Paul McCartney's expression of the troubles the Beatles were experiencing at the time, including business issues with Apple Corps and personal tensions within the group.
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Collaborative ProductionThough primarily credited to McCartney, some other band members also contributed to the vocals. John Lennon, who was recovering from a car accident during initial recording, contributed to the song’s final recording.
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Unique PresentationThe song is part of a long, continuous medley on the album "Abbey Road" that starts from "You Never Give Me Your Money" and ends with "The End."
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Reprisal ToolThe song features a reprisal of "You Never Give Me Your Money," the previous song's thematic line, indicating the use of a recurring musical theme.
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Album Significance“Carry That Weight” is one of the standout tracks from "Abbey Road," the Beatles' final recorded studio album. But it was actually the penultimate album to be released before the band’s break-up.
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Noted PerformanceAll four band members perform vocally in "Carry That Weight". Exceptionally, it is one of the few Beatles songs in which Ringo Starr sings in the lead.
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Length and FormatThe song is only 1 minute and 37 seconds long, making it one of the Beatles' shortest tracks, yet it carries a significant emotional weight.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its brevity, "Carry That Weight" has been praised by critics for its poignant lyrics and strong, collaborative vocal performances.
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Continuation of NarrativeThe song serves as a transition into "The End," wrapping up the narrative and musical themes that run across the "B" side of "Abbey Road."
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Post-Beatles PerformancePaul McCartney has included "Carry That Weight" in his live performances post-Beatles, often combined with "The End" in a medley, much like on the "Abbey Road" album.
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