Octopus's Garden

Ringo Starr

About Octopus's Garden

"Octopus's Garden" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written and sung by Ringo Starr (credited to his real name Richard Starkey), from their 1969 album Abbey Road. George Harrison, who assisted Starr with the song, commented: "'Octopus's Garden' is Ringo's song. It's only the second song Ringo has ever written, mind you, and it's lovely." He added that the song gets very deep into the listener's consciousness "...because it's so peaceful. I suppose Ringo is writing cosmic songs these days without even realising it. " It was the last song released by the Beatles featuring Starr on lead vocals. 


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2005
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I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus' garden in the shade
He'd let us in, knows where we've been
In his octopus' garden in the shade

I'd ask my friends to come and see
An octopus'' garden with me
I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus' garden in the shade.

We would be warm below the storm
In our little hideaway beneath the waves
Resting our head on the sea bed
In an octopus' garden near a cave

We would sing and dance around
Because we know we can't be found
I''d like to be under the sea
In an octopus' garden in the shade

We would shout and swim about
The coral that lies beneath the waves
(Lies beneath the ocean waves)
Oh what joy for every girl and boy
Knowing they're happy and they''re safe
(Happy and they're safe)

We would be so happy you and me
No one there to tell us what to do
I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus' garden with you.

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Ringo Starr

Richard Starkey MBE (born 7 July 1940), known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles. When the band formed in 1960, Starr was a member of another Liverpool band, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He joined the Beatles in August 1962, taking the place of Pete Best. In addition to his drumming, Starr is featured on lead vocals on a number of successful Beatles songs (in particular, "With a Little Help from My Friends", "Yellow Submarine", and the Beatles' version of "Act Naturally"). He is credited as a co-writer of the songs "What Goes On", "Flying", and "Dig It" and as the sole writer of "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden". more »

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Written by: Richard Starkey

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6 facts about this song

Song Information
1. "Octopus's Garden" is a song by the English rock band, The Beatles, from their 1969 album, "Abbey Road". It is the second song on the album that was composed and sung by Ringo Starr, the drummer of the band.
Inspiration
2. Ringo Starr was inspired to write the song during a boating trip with his family in Sardinia in 1968. During the trip, Starr learned about how octopuses gather stones and shiny objects to build gardens, which they then live in.
Composition and Recording
3. Starr started composing the song during a period when he temporarily left the Beatles due to band tensions. He even got some assistance from George Harrison in composing the song. 4. Although Starr had written the basic lyrics and melody, he needed help to weave it into a song structure, so George Harrison offered his assistance during the Abbey Road sessions in 1969. 5. John Lennon, who was recovering from a car crash during initial recording of "Octopus's Garden", made a significant contribution to the finished track, including its guitar riff.
Reception
6. The song became a fan favorite and is seen as a charming, child-like track that added a light touch to the "Abbey Road" album. 7. It has been covered by a variety of artists, including children's musician Raffi. 8. The song also became popular as part of the Beatles-themed animated film, "Yellow Submarine", rising it to cult status among Beatles' fans.
Post-Beatles
9. After the split of The Beatles, Starr continued to perform "Octopus's Garden" at his live concerts with his All-Starr Band. 10. In 2014, Starr released a children's book, also titled "Octopus's Garden", with the song's lyrics as text and illustrations by Ben Cort.
Trivia
11. Starr is known to have remarked that writing "Octopus's Garden" was an attempt to emulate "Yellow Submarine", another Beatles' song he has sung. 12. "Octopus's Garden" is one of only two songs, alongside "Don't Pass Me By", which Starr both wrote and took lead vocal for The Beatles. 13. Interestingly, despite its aquatic theme, Ringo Starr himself can't swim and has a fear of water.

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