Saturday, November 8, 2008

"Penny Lane" by the Beatles



This is the Beatle's first #1 hit of 1967. Last week, I dressed up like the Penny Lane Beatles for Halloween. Some people said I looked like Ringo, others George, and a few John. I bore no resemblance to Paul.

"Penny Lane" was released as a single at the end of 1966 with "Strawberry Fields Forever" as its B-side. Later in 1967, both songs were released on the B-side of their Magical Mystery Tour LP. I am a bigger fan of "Strawberry Fields Forever," but "Penny Lane" delivers the same feeling but with a lighter mood. Perhaps that is why it was #1 and the other not.

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