Today's song is "Birthday", which was based around a guitar riff that Paul thought up. All of the Beatles participated in the creation and recording of the song; George's wife Pattie and Yoko Ono also contributed on backing vocals and handclaps. According to Wikipedia:
The song is an example of the Beatles' return to more traditional rock and roll form, although their music had increased in complexity and it had developed more of its own characteristic style by this point... The song is among McCartney's most intense vocal performances given the range in which he sings during the blues run.
As far as birthday-themed songs go, it's definitely not the worst. The guitar riff is probably my favorite part; it's reminiscent of the old-style rock-and-roll Beatles songs, which, though they're in no way my favorite thing in the world, are still fun to listen to now and then. :P I think the guys would agree; Paul and Ringo performed "Birthday" for Ringo's 70th birthday party in July 2010.
That's all for today! See you tomorrow. :)
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Heard It Tally: 38
Songs Completed: 156
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