Wild Honey Pie
The Beatles
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Wild Honey Pie" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 double album "The Beatles", also known as "The White Album".
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ContributorsWhile The Beatles are credited as a group, the song was primarily composed and recorded by Paul McCartney.
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DurationThe song is one of the shortest songs recorded by the Beatles, lasting only 52 seconds.
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Artistic ValueSome listeners consider the song as an experimental piece rather than a conventional song, given its unusual structure and brief running time.
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Lyrical ContentThe song consists mainly of the repeated phrase "Honey Pie", with a double-tracked McCartney shouting "I love you, honey pie!" towards the end.
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Inspiration“Wild Honey Pie” was written by McCartney during the band's stay in Rishikesh, India, for a course on Transcendental Meditation.
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RecordingOnly one version of the song was recorded and made the cut to the album, which is uncommon for the Beatles.
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InstrumentationThe song features a multitracked assortment of acoustic guitar strumming and haphazard percussion noises, creating a distinctive sound that makes it stand out in the band's repertoire.
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ProductionGeorge Martin, known as the "Fifth Beatle" for his extensive work with the band, is credited as the producer for the song.
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Patti's InfluenceIt is said that the only reason the song made it onto the White Album was because Patti Boyd, then-wife of George Harrison, liked it.
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ImpactDespite its unconventional sound and brevity, the song has been covered by several artists, including the American rock band Pixies.
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Mixed ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. Some found it to be an under appreciated gem, while others described it as one of the Beatles' least memorable works.
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