Day Tripper

The Beatles

About Day Tripper

"Day Tripper" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that was released as a double A-side single with "We Can Work It Out" in December 1965. Written primarily by John Lennon, it was credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. Both songs were recorded during the sessions for the band's Rubber Soul album. The single topped charts in Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Norway. In the United States, "Day Tripper" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and "We Can Work It Out" held the top position. "Day Tripper" is a rock song based around an electric guitar riff and was included in the Beatles' concert set-list for about a year until their retirement from live performances in late August 1966. The single was the first example of a double A-side in Britain. Its success popularised the format and, in giving equal treatment to two songs, allowed recording artists to show their versatility. As of December 2018, it was the 54th best-selling single of all time in the UK – one of six Beatles singles included in the top sales rankings published by the Official Charts Company. 


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1966
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Got a good reason
For taking the easy way out
Got a good reason
For taking the easy way out now
She was a day tripper
One way ticket, yeah
It took me so long to find out
And I found out

She's a big teaser
She took me half the way there
She's a big teaser
She took me half the way there, now
She was a day tripper
One way ticket, yeah
It took me so long to find out
And I found out
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

Tried to please her
She only played one night stand
Tried to please her
She only played one night stand, now
She was a day tripper
Sunday driver, yeah
It took me so long to find out
And I found out

Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah

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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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12 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Day Tripper" is a song belonging to the pop and rock genre, a combination emblematic of The Beatles' distinctive sound.
Release Date
The British rock band, The Beatles, released "Day Tripper" as a single on 3rd December 1965 in the UK.
Songwriters
The song was penned by the legendary songwriting duo of The Beatles, John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Double A-Side
Interestingly, "Day Tripper" had the unique status of a 'double A-side' single, sharing this with "We Can Work It Out." It's one of the first instances of a double A-side in the band's discography.
Recording
The recording of the song took place in Abbey Road Studios in London, and it was completed in only three takes.
Musical Composition
The song is known for its distinctive three-part guitar riff, which is instantly recognizable.
Lyric Content
The lyrics of "Day Tripper" are allegedly a nod to drug culture, with Lennon later admitting the "day trip" was a reference to a one-time or casual drug user.
Chart Performance
The release of "Day Tripper" saw significant commercial success, achieving No. 1 on the UK Singles Charts and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Grammy Hall of Fame
"Day Tripper" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, underlining its impact and continued relevance in popular music.
Controversy
The song was not without controversy. The BBC initially refused to play "Day Tripper" due to its drug references, showing the societal resistance in the mid-60s towards such themes in mainstream media.
Not a Favorite
Despite its commercial success, "Day Tripper" wasn't particularly a favorite of The Beatles themselves. In particular, John Lennon referred to it as a 'forced' song, written under the pressure of needing a new single for the 1965 Christmas market.
Cover Versions
"Day Tripper" has been covered by numerous artists across generations, from Otis Redding and Nancy Sinatra to James Taylor and Type O Negative, proving its timeless appeal.

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