Why Don't We Do It in the Road?

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"Why Don't We Do It in the Road?" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, released on their 1968 double album The Beatles (also known as "the White Album"). Short and simple, it was written and sung by Paul McCartney, but credited to Lennon–McCartney. At 1:42, "Why Don't We Do It in the Road?" comprises 34 bars of a twelve-bar blues idiom. It begins with three different percussion elements (a hand banging on the back of an acoustic guitar, handclaps, and drums) and features McCartney's increasingly raucous vocal repeating a simple lyric with only two different lines.  


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1984
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The Beatles

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

Song Origin
"Why Don't We Do It in the Road?" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles, released on their 1968 double album "The Beatles" (also known as the "White Album").
Inspiration
The song was inspired by an incident Paul McCartney witnessed in India, where two monkeys were copulating in the middle of the street. This prompted him to write a song about the simplicity and lack of shame in nature.
Unique Sound
The song is known for its raucous tone, with McCartney delivering an unusually rough vocal performance. It draws from blues music and feature a stripped-down, minimalist production.
Limited Band Participation
Interestingly, only two of the four Beatles (Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr) perform on this song. John Lennon and George Harrison were not involved.
Song Length
The song's duration is just 1 minute and 42 seconds, making it one of The Beatles' shortest tracks.
Controversy
The suggestive title and lyrics of "Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?" caused some controversy, and the song was banned from several radio stations in the United States.
Surprised Group Member
John Lennon reportedly expressed disappointment about not being included in the recording of this song. He was surprised to hear the song finished although he was in the same studio when it was recorded.
No Live Performances
The Beatles never performed this song live. However, it has been covered by other artists in concert, most notably Phish and Fiona Apple.
Unusual Recording Technique
The echo effect on McCartney's vocals was achieved by placing the microphone halfway down a corridor outside the recording studio at Abbey Road.
Concept Behind the Song
Despite its sexually suggestive title, McCartney has claimed that the song is more about the concept of simplicity and freedom rather than anything explicit.

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