"Don't Pass Me By" was Ringo Starr's first solo work. The song includes some interesting instrument choices, such as a sleigh bell and a violin (played by Jack Fallon), which, coupled with the (of course) drum-heavy back beat produce a completely unique-sounding piece.
The lyrics talk about a man who's sitting around, waiting for his lady to get home and wondering if her absence means she doesn't love him anymore. He finally learns she's been in a fender-bender and that she's "lost her hair" (British slang meaning she's very worried or anxious), and that she'll be home soon. However, as Wikipedia mentions:
The line "I'm sorry that I doubted you, I was so unfair, You were in a car crash and you lost your hair" is cited by proponents of the Paul is Dead urban legend as a clue to McCartney's fate; the line "you lost your hair" is claimed to be a reference to "When I'm Sixty-Four", which McCartney wrote.
I suppose there's an alternative interpretation for just about any line. :P
That's all for today! See you here tomorrow. :)
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Heard It Tally: 37
Songs Completed: 152
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