Mrs. Vandebilt

Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Paul McCartney & Wings, Paul McCartney

About Mrs. Vandebilt

"Mrs. Vandebilt" is a song by the British–American rock band Paul McCartney and Wings from the album Band on the Run. The track was not issued as a single in the UK or US, but was a single in Continental Europe and Australia.


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Down in the jungle living in a tent
You don't use money you don't pay rent
You don't ever know the time
But you don't mind 
Ho hey ho

When your light is on the blink
You never think of worrying
What's the use of worrying?
When your bus has left the stop
You'd better drop your hurrying
What's the use of hurrying?
Leave me alone Mrs. Vandebilt
I've got plenty of time of my own
What's the use of worrying?
What's the use of hurrying?
What's the use of anything? 

Ho hey ho

What's the use of worrying?
What's the use of hurrying?
What's the use of anything? 

Ho hey ho

When your pile is one the wane
You don't complain of robbery
Run away don't bother me
What's the use of worrying?
What's the use of anything?
Leave me alone Mrs. Washington
I've done plenty of time on my own 

What's the use of worrying?
What's the use of hurrying? (no use!)
What's the use of anything? 

Ho hey ho

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: LINDA MCCARTNEY`, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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10 facts about this song

Creation
"Mrs. Vandebilt" is a song by Paul McCartney and Wings from their album "Band on the Run." The song was written in 1973 during one of Paul McCartney's most prolific periods post-Beatles.
Album Success
The album "Band on the Run" is often considered one of Paul McCartney's best solo efforts, charting at No. 1 in both the US and the UK. The success of the album greatly enhanced the reputation of McCartney and his band, Wings.
Song Inspiration
The peculiar lyric "Ho! Hey Ho!" was inspired by a phrase McCartney heard at a party; which he then incorporated into "Mrs. Vandebilt."
Unique Lyrics
The song's lyrics does not tell a specific story and consists of a series of loosely related phrases. This lyrical freedom was characteristic of McCartney's writing in his post-Beatles career.
Famous Guest Performer
The guest musicians on "Mrs. Vandebilt" included the Beatles' assistant Mal Evans and actor James Coburn. Coburn happened to be in town and was invited to the recording session.
Single Release
"Mrs. Vandebilt" was released as the B-side to the "Helen Wheels" single in the US and reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Ukraine Recognition
The song gained quite a recognition in Ukraine, it was even voted as the unofficial anthem during the Orange Revolution in 2004.
Live Performances
Despite being a popular track on "Band on the Run," "Mrs. Vandebilt" was not performed live by Paul McCartney until his 2001 driving tour.
McCartney's Top Lists
In 2012, Rolling Stone readers chose "Mrs. Vandebilt" as their 10th favorite Paul McCartney post-Beatles song.
Meaning
The song's title and refrain have been interpreted in many ways. Some suggest that the song is a tongue-in-cheek commentary on wealthy, high-society women, while others believe that "Mrs. Vandebilt" may be a fictional character created by McCartney.

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