Origin and Impact of the Song "Ob La Di, Ob La Da

 
Ob La Di, Ob La Da
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?
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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.

  • The Beatles
  • Ska
  • Reggae
  • Music history

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  1. Ob La Di, Ob La Da

  2. 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

  3. RAGGAE SKA One Love Bob Marley No Woman No Cry Bob Marley Pressure Drop The Specials Total hate No Doubt

  4. And who was the first to do it successfully?

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