You Know My Name

The Beatles

About You Know My Name

"You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles originally released as the B-side of the single "Let It Be" on 20 March 1970. Although first issued with their final single (penultimate single in the United States), it was recorded in four separate sessions beginning with three in May and June 1967, with one final recording session conducted in April 1969.


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You know my name
Look up the number
You know my name
Look up the number
You, you know, you know my name
You, you know, you know my name

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Featuring Denis O'Bell
Come on Ringo, let's hear it for Denis

Good evening
You know my name
Look, look, look up the number
You know my name
That's right, look up the number
You, you know, you know my name
You, you know, you know my name
You know my name, ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
Look up the number
You know my name
That's right, look up the number
Oh, you know, you know, you know my name
You know, you know, you know my name, huh huh huh huh
You know my name, ba ba ba pum
Look up the number
You know my name
Look up the number
You, you know, you know my name, baby
You, you know, you know my name
You know, you know my name
You know, you know my name, go on Denis
Let's hear it for Denis O'Bell

You know my name
You know, you know my name
You know, you know my name
Prrr, you know my name and the number
You know my name and the number 
You know, you know my name, look up the number
You know my number three, you know my number two
You know my number three, you know my number four
Oh, you know my name, you know number too
You know my name, you know my number, what's up with you?
You know my name, that's right?

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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

Misconception
The song "You Know My Name" is often attributed to The Beatles, but in actual fact, it is not an original composition of the band. The song was a collaborative effort between John Lennon and Paul McCartney alongside other writers.
Release Information
Originally released in 1967, "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" was first included as the B-side of The Beatles' "Let It Be" single, which was released in 1970.
Genre Classification
"You Know My Name" differs from usual Beatles songs. It is characterized as a comedy novelty song with significant elements of variety performances.
Song Length
Although The Beatles are known for their usually concise song lengths, "You Know My Name" unusually lasts over four minutes, classifying it as one of the longer tracks in their discography.
Recording Process
The song's recording process was rather haphazard, spanning over two years. It started in May 1967 and was not completed until November 1969.
Musical Style
"You Know My Name" is eclectic in its services of various musical styles. It features elements of pop, music hall, and even a bit of reggae.
Keep or Discard
Almost abandoned by The Beatles, the song was later rediscovered by John Lennon in 1969, who decided that they should finish recording it.
Notable Performances
"You Know My Name" is unique as it includes Rolling Stones' singer Mick Jagger and musician Brian Jones as backing vocalists in certain parts of the song.
Album Presence
Despite its inclusion as a B-side on the "Let It Be" single, "You Know My Name" was not included in the original tracklist of the "Let It Be" album.
Legacy
Although initially dismissed as just a novelty track, "You Know My Name" has since gained something of a cult following among Beatles fans, and is viewed as an experimental gem.

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