Oh! Darling
The Beatles
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Oh! Darling, please believe me I'll never do you no harm Believe me when I tell you I'll never do you no harm Oh! Darling, if you leave me I'll never make it alone Believe me when I beg you Don't ever leave me alone When you told me you didn't need me anymore Well you know I nearly broke down and cried When you told me you didn't need me anymore Well you know I nearly broke down and died Oh! Darling, if you leave me I'll never make it alone Believe me when I beg you I'll never do you no harm, no harm When you told me you didn't need me anymore Well you know I nearly broke down and cried When you told me you didn't need me anymore Well you know I nearly broke down and cried Oh! Darling, please believe me I'll never let you down Believe me when I tell you I'll never do you no harm
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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10 facts about this song
Song Structure"Oh! Darling" is indicative of the Beatles' experimentation with different musical styles, as it is heavily influenced by blues music and doo-wop, which were popular in the months leading up to the Beatles' formation.
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Release InformationThe song was released on 26 September 1969 on the band's 11th studio album, "Abbey Road".
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Song CompositionPaul McCartney is attributed with writing "Oh! Darling". The origin of the song dates back to the get-back sessions in 1969.
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Recording ProcessMcCartney reportedly wanted his voice to sound as raw as possible for this song. He came into the studio early each day to record the vocals, trying to achieve the vocal distortion he desired naturally due to strain from overuse.
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Song PopularityThe song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in America, and it has since been covered by multiple famous artists such as Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees and Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine.
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Lennon's OpinionJohn Lennon expressed in an interview post-Beatles breakup that he should have sung" Oh! Darling" since he believed his voice was more suited to the style.
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Music VideoDespite its popularity, there is no official promotional video for "Oh! Darling". Most available visuals are fan-made or concert footage.
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Notable PerformanceMcCartney performed "Oh! Darling" live during his concert tour in Tokyo in 2017 – it was the first time he had performed the song live as a solo artist.
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In Popular Culture"Oh! Darling" has been featured in numerous films and television shows, such as "Across the Universe," lending further to its notoriety.
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InfluenceThe song showed that The Beatles could successfully pull off a variety of styles, paving the way for other bands to experiment with their sound. It's also considered a prime example of McCartney's ability to mimic different vocal styles.
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