Origin and Impact of the Song "Ob La Di, Ob La Da
Origins and impact of the song "Ob La Di, Ob La Da" by The Beatles, delving into its ska/reggae influences, Paul McCartney's inspiration from Jamaican music, and the interesting backstory of its recording process during the White Album sessions. Discover how this upbeat track has left a lasting legacy in the music world.
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Quick Facts It was the first commercially successful ska/raggae song. Paul McCartney wrote it and got the idea from a Jamaican friend of his. Jamaica is where ska/raggae had originated. All of the other Beatles hated the song, especially John Lennon. It was originally intended to be played much slower until John Lennon angrily sat down at the piano and demanded it be played much faster. That is the version that was recorded. It came from the White Album. No Doubt and the Fray cover this song Released in 1968
RAGGAE SKA One Love Bob Marley No Woman No Cry Bob Marley Pressure Drop The Specials Total hate No Doubt
And who was the first to do it successfully?