Mother Nature's Son

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About Mother Nature's Son

"Mother Nature's Son" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 double album The Beatles (also known as "the White Album"). The song was written primarily by Paul McCartney, and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was inspired by a lecture given by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi while the Beatles were in India. The same lecture inspired Lennon's song "Child of Nature", the tune of which he later re-used for "Jealous Guy". Although credited to the group, the song was performed by McCartney alone (with a brass arrangement by George Martin), while the other Beatles were working on other "White Album" songs. According to Paul McCartney he was inspired by Nat King Cole's song "Nature Boy" he heard growing up. He wrote the song in Liverpool when he visited his father. 


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1968
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Born a poor young country boy
Mother Nature's son
All day long I'm sitting singing songs for everyone.

Sit beside a mountain stream
See her waters rise
Listen to the pretty sound of music as she flies.

Find me in my field of grass
Mother Nature's son
Swaying daisies sing a lazy song beneath the sun.

Mother Nature's son.

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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, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Mother Nature's Son" was primarily written by Paul McCartney, although it is credited to Lennon-McCartney. It was released by The Beatles in 1968.
Album Placement
The song is featured on "The White Album", officially called "The Beatles", which is the band's ninth studio album.
Inspirational Source
The song was inspired by a lecture that the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi–a guru the band visited in India–gave on nature.
McCartney's Connection
Paul McCartney felt a connection to the song because he always enjoyed the countryside. He felt it was his own personal experience colliding with the Maharishi's thoughts on nature.
Single Track Recording
"Mother Nature's Son" was recorded in two days. On the first day, 25 takes of the song were recorded by Paul McCartney alone, singing and playing an acoustic guitar.
Additional Arrangements
The following day, two bass tracks, two lead guitar tracks, a vibraphone, and drums were added. An overdub of brass, arranged by George Martin, was later added.
One of Lennon's Favorites
Despite not being involved in its writing, John Lennon once named "Mother Nature's Son" as one of his favorite songs from the Beatles.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered numerous times by multiple artists, including Harry Nilsson, John Denver, and José Feliciano.
McCartney's Solo Performance
Paul McCartney included this song in his setlist for his 1990 World Tour - the first time he played it live.
High Chart Position
Despite never being released as a single, "Mother Nature's Son" continues to be popular and frequently garners a high position on "best of" lists for Beatles songs.

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