Michelle
The Beatles
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Michelle, ma belle These are words that go together well My Michelle Michelle, ma belle Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble Tres bien ensemble I love you, I love you, I love you That's all I want to say Until I find a way I will say the only words I know that you'll understand Michelle, ma belle Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble Tres bien ensemble I need to, I need to, I need to I need to make you see Oh, what you mean to me Until I do, I'm hoping you will know what I mean I love you... I want you, I want you, I want you I think you know by now I'll get to you somehow Until I do, I'm telling you so you'll understand Michelle, ma belle Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble Tres bien ensemble And I will say the only words I know that you'll understand My Michelle
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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12 facts about this song
Song CreationPaul McCartney composed the melody of "Michelle" when he was only 16. Later, with The Beatles, he added lyrics to it.
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French InfluenceThe song includes a French verse. McCartney didn't speak French, so he asked a French teacher at his old school for help with the lyrics.
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Grammy Award"Michelle" won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1967. It's one of the few Beatles songs to earn this prestigious accolity.
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Album ReleaseThe song was first released on the Rubber Soul album in 1965. This was The Beatles' sixth studio album.
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Solo Performances"Michelle" is one of the select Beatles songs that McCartney regularly performed solo in concert after The Beatles disbanded.
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Andy Williams, David and Jonathan, Billy Vaughn, and the Overlanders.Influence on Other Artists** - The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including
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Popular in FranceDespite its French verse not making much sense, the song was very popular in France and reached number one on the French singles chart.
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Name OriginThe name "Michelle" didn’t hold any particular significance for McCartney when he wrote the song. It was simply chosen because it worked well with the song's French style.
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InspirationMcCartney said in multiple interviews that the song was inspired by the French bohemian theme parties held at John Lennon's college at the time of its creation.
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Contribution of LennonThough primarily a McCartney composition, John Lennon contributed towards the middle eight of the song.
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Unique SoundIt's one of the few Beatles songs to feature a non-standard guitar tuning, which gives it a unique sound. McCartney is playing in an F# minor tuning, unusual for pop and rock songs.
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Misinterpreted MeaningMany people believe "Michelle" is about a specific woman, but McCartney has said the song doesn't refer to any real person. The "Michelle" of the song is entirely fictional.
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