📚Quick Recording and Release: "The Ballad of John and Yoko" was recorded and released within a short span of time. The song was recorded on April 14, 1969, with only John Lennon and Paul McCartney present in the studio. The quick recording process was due to the absence of George Harrison and Ringo Starr, who were not available at the time. The song was then released as a single on May 30, 1969, just a few weeks after its recording.
📚Lennon and McCartney Collaboration: "The Ballad of John and Yoko" is primarily a collaboration between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Lennon wrote the song and provided the lead vocals, while McCartney played bass, drums, and provided backing vocals. The absence of Harrison and Starr led to Lennon and McCartney taking on multiple instrumental and vocal roles to complete the recording.
📚Controversial Lyrics and Reception: The song's lyrics generated controversy due to their explicit reference to Lennon and Yoko Ono's marriage, their Amsterdam honeymoon, and their activism. Some radio stations banned or censored the song because of the mention of "Christ" in the line, "Christ, you know it ain't easy." Despite the controversy, the song still achieved commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries.
Standing in the dock at Southampton
Tryin' to get to Holland or FranceThe man in the mac said, "You've got to go back"You know, they didn't even give us a chance
Christ, you know it ain't easyYou know how hard it can beThe way things are goingThey're going to crucify me
Finally made the plane into ParisHoney mooning down by the SeinePeter Brown called to say"You can make it OKYou can get married in Gibraltar, near Spain"
Christ, you know it ain't easyYou know how hard it can beThe way things are goin'They're going to crucify me
Drove from Paris to the Amsterdam HiltonTalking in our beds for a weekThe newspapers said, "Say what you doing in bed?"I said, "We're only trying to get us some peace"
Christ, you know it ain't easyYou know how hard it can beThe way things are goin'They're going to crucify me
Saving up your money for a rainy dayGivin' all your clothes to charityLast night the wife said, "Oh boy, when you're deadYou don't take nothing with you but your soulThink"
Made a lightning trip to ViennaEating chocolate cake in a bagThe newspapers said, "She's gone to his headThey look just like two gurus in drag"
Christ, you know it ain't easyYou know how hard it can beThe way things are goin'They're going to crucify me
Caught the early plane back to London50 acorns tied in a sackThe men from the press said, "We wish you successIt's good to have the both of you back"
Christ, you know it ain't easyYou know how hard it can beThe way things are goin'They're going to crucify me
The way things are goin'They're going to crucify me
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