Lady Madonna
The Beatles
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Lady Madonna, children at your feet Wonder how you manage to make ends meet Who find the money when you pay the rent Did you think that money was heaven sent Friday night arrives without a suitcase Sunday morning creeping like a nun Monday's child has learned to tie his bootlace See how they run Lady Madonna, baby at your breast Wonders how you manage to feed the rest Pa pa pa pa, See how they run Lady Madonna lying on the bed Listen to the music playing in your head Tuesday afternoon is never ending Wednesday morning papers didn't come Thursday night you stocking needed mending See how they run Lady Madonna, children at your feet Wonder how you manage to make ends meet
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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6 facts about this song
Music Production1. "Lady Madonna" was recorded at the EMI Studios (now known as Abbey Road Studios) in London.
2. The song was recorded over three sessions on 3rd, 6th and 11th February 1968.
3. Producer George Martin along with Balance Engineer Geoff Emerick collaborated with The Beatles for the recording of this song.
4. The song used techniques such as bluesy piano riffs and double-tracked vocal harmonies typical for the late 60’s era.
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Lyric Origins and Composition5. Paul McCartney conceived the idea for "Lady Madonna" while looking at a photograph of a woman breastfeeding her child in National Geographic.
6. The song illustrates the hard life of a working-class mother, drawing inspiration from the struggle of everyday women.
7. Musically, the song has been described as a "piano rocker" with a New Orleans beat.
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Chart Rankings & Sales8. "Lady Madonna" peaked at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, making it The Beatles' 15th UK number one.
9. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
10. In 1999, the song was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales over 200,000.
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Critical Reception11. The song has received mixed reviews over the years; some critics praised its bluesy sound, while others criticize it as a lesser work in The Beatles' catalogue.
12. Despite reviews, the song has been covered by many artists including Fats Domino, Elvis Presley and The Flaming Lips.
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Artwork and Promotional Videos13. The promotional video for "Lady Madonna" was one of the first instances where the band opted to create a video in lieu of a television appearance.
14. The video was directed by Tony Bramwell and includes footage from the recording sessions of "Hey Bulldog".
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Post Beatles Era15. Paul McCartney has continued to perform "Lady Madonna" in his concerts, both solo and with his band Wings.
16. The song was included in McCartney's 2001 album "Wingspan: Hits and History" and has been a staple in his live performances.
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