The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill
The Beatles
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Hey, Bungalow Bill What did you kill Bungalow Bill? Hey, Bungalow Bill What did you kill Bungalow Bill? He went out hunting with his elephant and gun In case of accidents he always took his mom He's the all-American bullet-headed Saxon mother's son All the children sing Hey, Bungalow Bill What did you kill Bungalow Bill? Hey, Bungalow Bill What did you kill Bungalow Bill? Deep in the jungle where the mighty tiger lies Bill and his elephants were taken by surprise So Captain Marvel zapped him right between the eyes All the children sing Hey, Bungalow Bill What did you kill Bungalow Bill? Hey, Bungalow Bill What did you kill Bungalow Bill? The children asked him if to kill was not a sin "Not when he looked so fierce", his mommy butted in "If looks could kill, it would have been us instead of him". All the children sing Hey, Bungalow Bill What did you kill Bungalow Bill? Hey, Bungalow Bill What did you kill Bungalow Bill? Hey, Bungalow Bill What did you kill Bungalow Bill? Hey, Bungalow Bill What did you kill Bungalow Bill? Hey, Bungalow Bill What did you kill Bungalow Bill?
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill" was written by John Lennon, a member of The Beatles, and first released on their 1968 album "The White Album."
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InspirationThe song was inspired by an American, Richard A. Cooke III, who went on a hunting trip while he was with The Beatles at a retreat in Rishikesh, India. He was known to the group as "Rik."
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Female vocalsYoko Ono, John Lennon's then-partner later wife, sings the line "Not when he looked so fierce" - making this the only Beatles song to feature a female vocalist.
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Unusual InstrumentsThe song features a Mellotron, which was an early keyboard that simulated string and other sounds.
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SatireThe song is often interpreted as satirical commentary on people who hunt for sport. It's also one of the more politically charged songs from "The White Album."
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Album PresenceWith a total length of 3 minutes and 14 seconds, the song is the sixth track of disc one in "The White Album."
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RecordingThe song was recorded in October 1968 at Abbey Road Studios, during a period when The Beatles were highly productive and creative.
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Unique IntrodctionIts introduction starts with Spanish-style strumming followed by a whistle, making it unique among The Beatles' songs.
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Child-like ChorusCritics often mention the child-like chorus and music in the song, which contrasts sharply with the subject matter - it's a technique John Lennon used often to provide social or political commentary.
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Cover VersionsA few artists have covered The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill, including Of Montreal and Yo La Tengo.
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