Magical Mystery Tour

The Beatles

About Magical Mystery Tour

"Magical Mystery Tour" is a song by the Beatles, the opening track and theme song for the album, double EP and TV film of the same name. Unlike the theme songs for their other film projects, it was not released as a single.


Year:
1967
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Roll up roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up roll up for the Mystery Tour

Roll up
That's an invitation
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up
To make a reservation
Roll up for the Mystery Tour

The Magical Mystery Tour
Is waiting to take you away
Waiting to take you away

Roll up
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up
Roll up for the Mystery Tour

Roll up
They've got everything you need
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up
Satisfaction guaranteed
Roll up for the Mystery Tour

The Magical Mystery Tour is hoping to take you away
Hoping to take you away

The Mystery Tour

Ah

The Magical Mystery Tour
Roll up
Roll up for the Mystery Tour

Roll up
That's an invitation
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up
To make a reservation
Roll up for the Mystery Tour

The Magical Mystery Tour
Is coming to take you away
Coming to take you away

The Magical Mystery Tour
Is dying to take you away
Dying to take you away
Take you today

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney

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8 facts about this song

Record Production
The song "Magical Mystery Tour" was primarily written by Paul McCartney and is credited to the Lennon-McCartney duo. - It was first released1 as a six-song double EP in the United Kingdom on December 8, 1967.
Album Details
The song itself acts as the theme and title track of the "Magical Mystery Tour" album and film. - The song wasn't released as a single but served as the lead track of the album that achieved great global success.
Song Themes
The song is known for its psychedelic sound, featuring prominent use of mellotron, vocal echoing, and unusual time signatures. - McCartney crafted "Magical Mystery Tour" to reflect the feel of a British working-class holiday trip like a bus ride, which was a novelty experience during the 1960s.
Film Connection
The 1967 British television film, "Magical Mystery Tour," was conceptually designed around the song. - The song became an introduction to the film's journey.
Critical Reception
Although the television film was panned by critics and audiences, the song "Magical Mystery Tour," along with the album, was highly praised. - The film's lukewarm reception had no negative impact on the album's performance. In fact, both "Rolling Stone" and "The Times" ranked it among the greatest albums ever.
Song Recording
The Beatles started recording the song on April 25, 1967, at Abbey Road Studios in London. - The song underwent a total of nine takes in studio two, with the final version edited from takes eight and nine.
Performance
Despite its popularity, The Beatles never performed "Magical Mystery Tour" live. - However, Paul McCartney included the song in his live performances during his 1989-1990 world tour.
Legacy
The song has been covered by many contemporary artists, including Cheap Trick and Ambrosia. - "Magical Mystery Tour" remains one of The Beatles' definitive psychedelic works, emblematic of the late 1960s counterculture era.

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