Honey Pie

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About Honey Pie

"Honey Pie" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, from their 1968 eponymous double album The Beatles (also known as "the White Album"). The song was written entirely by Paul McCartney, but is credited to Lennon–McCartney.


Year:
1995
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She was a working girl
North of England way
Now she's hit the big time
In the U.S.A.
And if she could only hear me
This is what I'd say

Honey pie, you are making me crazy
I'm in love but I'm lazy
So won't you please come home

Oh honey pie, my position is tragic
Come and show me the magic
Of your Hollywood song

You became a legend of the silver screen
And now the thought of meeting you
Makes me weak in the knee

Oh honey pie, you are driving me frantic
Sail across the Atlantic
To be where you belong

Will the wind that blew her boat
Across the sea
Kindly send her sailing back to me

Honey pie, you are making me crazy
I'm in love but I'm lazy
So won't you please come home

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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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13 facts about this song

Album Appearance
"Honey Pie" is track 9 on the second side of The Beatles' "White Album," officially titled "The Beatles." The album was released on November 22, 1968.
Songwriter
Primarily written by Paul McCartney, "Honey Pie" showcases his fondness for the music hall style of entertainment popular in Britain during the early 20th century.
Cooperation
Despite the tension during the "White Album" recording sessions, "Honey Pie" was a rare song where all four Beatles cooperated well together during recording.
Musical Style
This song exhibits a 'music hall' vibe and was a tribute to Paul McCartney's father's jazz-band days.
Vocals
Paul McCartney sings the lead vocals on "Honey Pie."
George Harrison's Contribution
Although not in his typical style, George Harrison added a Django Reinhardt-inspired guitar solo in the middle of the song.
Celebrity Mention
“Honey Pie” contains a reference to popular 1920s and '30s actor Clara Bow, referred to as the "sheik of Araby" in the song.
Recording
The song was recorded in Trident Studios in London, during October 1968.
John Lennon's Opinion
Even though he didn't contribute much to the song, Lennon named "Honey Pie" as one of his favorites on the "White Album."
Unusual Ending
The ending features an orchestration from George Martin, a sound effect of a needle touching a vinyl record, and Paul McCartney's mutterings.
Not a Single
Though it was a popular track on the album, "Honey Pie" was never released as a single.
Transatlantic Theme
The lyrics reference a British girl who goes off to Hollywood to become a film star but her old beau wants her to come back home, suggesting how British music had triumphed in America but nervously wondering if it was losing its homegrown grounding.
Influence
The song has influenced other artists who have covered it, such as British-American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers who performed a version for "SiriusXMU" in 2020.

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