Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

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About Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is a song written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon–McCartney), and first recorded and released in 1967, on the album of the same name by the Beatles. The song appears twice on the album: as the opening track (segueing into "With a Little Help from My Friends"), and as "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)", the penultimate track (segueing into "A Day in the Life"). As the title song, the lyrics introduce the fictional band that performs on the album. Since its original album release, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" has also been released on various Beatles singles and compilation albums. The song has also been performed by several other artists, including Jimi Hendrix, U2, and a comic interpretation by Bill Cosby, using the opening to John Philip Sousa's Washington Post March as the instrumental bridge. 


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1994
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We're Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
We hope you have enjoyed the show
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
We're sorry but it's time to go
Sgt. Pepper's lonely, Sgt. Pepper's lonely
Sgt. Pepper's lonely, Sgt. Pepper's lonely
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
We'd like to thank you once again
Sgt. Pepper's one and only Lonely Hearts Club Band
It's getting very near the end
Sgt. Pepper's lonely, Sgt. Pepper's lonely
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

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Jimi Hendrix

James Marshall Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. Despite a limited mainstream exposure of four years, he is widely considered to have been the greatest electric guitarist in the history of popular music, and one of the most important musicians of the 20th century. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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The Beatles" Facts
1. "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is the title track of the eighth studio album by the Beatles. 2. It was released in the UK on the 26th of May, 1967. 3. It is considered one of the first concept albums and represents a pioneering moment in the development of rock music. 4. The album cover for "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is one of the most famous in rock music history. Designed by artist Peter Blake, the cover features a collage of celebrity images. 5. "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" won four Grammy Awards in 1968, including Album of the Year, the first rock LP to win this award.
Paul McCartney" Facts
1. Paul McCartney was the lead vocalist and bassist for the Beatles and contributed heavily to the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album. 2. McCartney was reportedly the driving force behind the concept for the album. 3. The song "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was primarily written by Paul McCartney.
Jimi Hendrix" Facts
1. Jimi Hendrix, a renowned American rock guitarist, played an iconic live cover of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". 2. Hendrix's cover of the song was performed at the Saville Theatre in London, just three days after the Beatles' album was released. 3. Hendrix's rendition of the song was played by his band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience. 4. His cover is still remembered as one of the best honorable tributes to the Beatles. 5. Beatles' Paul McCartney and George Harrison were both reportedly in the audience when Hendrix played this legendary cover.

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