Maxwell's Silver Hammer
The Beatles
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Joan was quizzical, studied pataphysical Science in the home Late nights all alone with a test tube Oh, oh, oh, oh Maxwell Edison, majoring in medicine Calls her on the phone "Can I take you out to the pictures Joa, oa, oa, oan?" But as she's getting ready to go A knock comes on the door Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer Came down upon her head Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer Made sure that she was dead Back in school again Maxwell plays the fool again Teacher gets annoyed Wishing to avoid and unpleasant Sce, e, e, ene She tells Max to stay when the class has gone away So he waits behind Writing fifty times "I must not be So, o, o, o" But when she turns her back on the boy He creeps up from behind Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer Came down upon her head Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer Made sure that she was dead P. C. Thirty-one said, "We caught a dirty one" Maxwell stands alone Painting testimonial pictures Oh, oh, oh, oh Rose and Valerie, screaming from the gallery Say he must go free (Maxwell must go free) The judge does not agree and he tells them So, o, o, o But as the words are leaving his lips A noise comes from behind Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer Came down upon his head Bang! Bang! Maxwell's silver hammer Made sure that he was dead Whoa, oh, oh, oh Silver hammer man
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Maxwell's Silver Hammer" is a song by the British band, The Beatles from their 1969 album "Abbey Road". It was written by Paul McCartney, but credited to Lennon–McCartney.
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Lyrics ContentThe song is about a medical student named Maxwell who uses his silver hammer to kill people.
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Music Style"Maxwell's Silver Hammer" is characterized as a pop song with elements of music hall and with dark, dramatic lyrics which contrast with the upbeat, catchy tune.
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Recording ProcessThe song is notable for its time-consuming recording process. McCartney made the rest of the band do numerous takes, much to the annoyance of the other band members.
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Instruments UsedThe Beatles used many unusual instruments in the recording of this song, including an anvil which was struck in time with the song whenever the word 'hammer' was sung.
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ControversyThere was some controversy regarding the song within the band, with John Lennon famously disliking it and saying it was more of McCartney's "granny music."
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Late-Release ImpactDespite being composed several years earlier, the song wasn't released until 1969. Its late release had no impact on its popularity.
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Song Inclusion"Maxwell's Silver Hammer" made it to the final cut of the band's famous "Abbey Road" album, even though it was initially recorded for the "White Album."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including a notable version by Steve Martin for the film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
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Film Appearance"Maxwell's Silver Hammer" was animated and included in the 1969 film "Yellow Submarine," despite the song not being released until after the film was in theaters.
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