Junk
The Beatles
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Motorcars, handlebars, bicycles for two Broken hearted jubilee Parachutes, army boots, sleeping bags for two Na na na na jamboree Buy buy... Motorcars, handlebars, bicycles for two Broken hearted jubilee Parachutes, army boots, sleeping bags for you Na na na jamboree Buy buy... ... The shopwindow Why why, says the sign in the yard Buy buy, says the sign in the shop window Why why, says the junk in the yard
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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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15 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundPaul McCartney is one of the founding members of the legendary band 'The Beatles.' He wrote the song "Junk.”
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Beatles ConnectionDespite being associated with McCartney's solo career, he originally wrote "Junk" during The Beatles’ stay in India in 1968.
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Unreleased by BeatlesMcCartney had hoped the band would record "Junk" during the making of their 'White Album' but it wasn't included.
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Solo Debut"Junk" eventually appeared on McCartney's eponymous debut solo album, 'McCartney,' released in 1970.
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InstrumentationKnown for its minimalistic arrangement, the song only consists of McCartney's voice, an acoustic guitar, and a xylophone playing the melody in the background.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Junk" are about people discarding their unwanted personal items or junk, a metaphor that's interpreted in many ways.
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Song CreationThe song was created during a writing session with John Lennon and is said to reflect McCartney's increasing concern about the environment.
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Sequel Song"Junk" also has a sort of sequel called "Singalong Junk" that appears on the same album.
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Instrumental Version"Singalong Junk" is an instrumental version of the song, featuring McCartney on piano instead of the guitar.
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Notable CoversSeveral notable artists, including Chet Atkins and Jeff Beck, have covered "Junk."
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Inclusion in Anthology 3A stripped-down, early version of the song was included on 'Beatles Anthology 3,' and it features John Lennon and George Harrison.
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Social CommentaryOn a larger scale, "Junk" is considered as McCartney's commentary on consumer culture's wastefulness and its disregard for the environment.
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Sonic StructureUnlike other Beatles or McCartney songs, "Junk" has a repetitive but endearing melody that adds to its charm and simplicity.
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ReceptionDespite its non-inclusion in the Beatles discography, "Junk" is considered one of McCartney's standout tracks in his solo career and is appreciated for its resonating message and simple, beautiful melody.
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Personal AttachmentMcCartney claimed to have a personal attachment to "Junk." The song remained part of his live performances, and he often cited it as one of his personal favorites.
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