Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)
Wings, Paul McCartney
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The grand old painter died last night His paintings on the wall Before he went he bade us well And said goodnight to us all. Drink to me, drink to my health You know I can't drink any more Drink to me, drink to my health You know I can't drink any more Three o'clock in the morning I'm getting ready for bed It came without a warning But I'll be waiting for you baby I'll be waiting for you there So drink to me drink to my health You know I can't drink any more Drink to me drink to my health You know I can't drink any more French interlude Temp change Jet...drink to me Drunken chorus French (tempo) Drink to me...ho hey ho
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Written by: LINDA MCCARTNEY, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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10 facts about this song
Album Affiliation"Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" is a song from Paul McCartney and his band Wings' third studio album "Band on the Run".
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Inspired By PicassoThe song was inspired by the famous Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso, and it was McCartney's creative interpretation of Picasso's last words.
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Creation StoryDuring a vacation in Jamaica, actor Dustin Hoffman challenged McCartney to write a song on the spot about Picasso's last words which were "Drink to me, drink to my health, you know I can't drink anymore", this resulted in the creation of the song.
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Unique StructureThe song has a unique structure as it switches between different musical styles throughout its duration.
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Tribute to PicassoThe song is seen as a tribute to the life and work of Picasso, showcasing his legacy and impact on art.
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Participation of Famous ArtistsThe song features English Musician and composer Ginger Baker on percussion and Remo Belli on drums.
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Band On The Run SuccessThe "Band on The Run" album, which includes "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)", was a commercial success topping the US and UK album charts in 1973.
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Recorded in LagosThe song, along with the rest of the album, was recorded in Nigeria's capital Lagos, after the band decided to record in an exotic location.
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Included in a Medley"Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" includes medley-style reprisals of two other songs from the album, "Jet" and "Mrs. Vandebilt".
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Use of Non-Traditional InstrumentsThe song incorporates the use of non-traditional instruments such as pots and bottles.
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