Mr. Moonlight
The Beatles
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Mister Moonlight You came to me one summer night And from your beam you made my dream And from the world you sent my girl And from above you sent us love And now she is mine, I think you're fine 'Cause we love you Mister Moonlight Mister Moonlight come again please Here I am on my knees begging if you please And the night you don't come my way I pray and pray more each day 'Cause we love you Mister Moonlight And the night you don't come my way I pray and pray more each day 'Cause we love you Mister Moonlight Mister Moonlight come again please Here I am on my knees begging if you please And the night you don't come my way I pray and pray more each day 'Cause we love you Mister Moonlight Mister Moonlight
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Written by: Roy Johnson
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13 facts about this song
Composition Fact"Mr. Moonlight" was not originally composed by The Beatles. It is a cover of a song first recorded by Dr. Feelgood and The Interns.
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Artist Influence FactThe original version of "Mr. Moonlight" was relatively unknown. The Beatles heard the song from a recording by The Merseybeats, their fellow Liverpool band.
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UK Version FactDespite being a regular fixture in The Beatles' live lineup as they developed their act in Hamburg & Liverpool, "Mr. Moonlight" was not included in the UK version of The Beatles' album "Beatles for Sale."
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US Version FactIn the United States, "Mr. Moonlight" was included on The Beatles' 1965 album "Beatles '65."
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Recording FactThe Beatles recorded "Mr. Moonlight" three times in 1964. The first two recordings were not released. The third recording was included in their album.
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Instrumentation FactDuring the chorus, George Harrison played a ratcheting sound to mimic the sound of a washboard—a characteristic feature of skiffle bands from when The Beatles started out.
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Performance Variations FactThe Beatles often improvised the song in live shows. In some live versions, John Lennon would change the lyrics to add humor.
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John's Solo FactThe Beatles' version of "Mr. Moonlight" is noted for John Lennon's powerful lead vocal which was accomplished in a single take.
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Luau Chord FactThe "Luau Chord" - a C7th chord played with a flatted fifth - is used at the end of John Lennon's introductory vocal passage. This musical device is quite rare in popular music.
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Criticism FactDespite adding their unique flair to the song, the cover version by The Beatles was often criticized. It was listed among the worst Beatles' songs by various music critics.
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Paul McCartney HighlightPaul McCartney can be heard playing a memorable grooving bass line during the song's instrumental break.
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Performance Fact"Mr. Moonlight" is a rare song in The Beatles catalogue that they never performed live once they hit international fame.
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Release Format FactThe track actually debuted in mono format and was later mixed for stereo release.
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