You Never Give Me Your Money

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About You Never Give Me Your Money

"You Never Give Me Your Money" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. It was written by Paul McCartney (though credited to Lennon–McCartney) and documented the financial and personal difficulties facing the band. The song is the first part of the medley on side two of their 1969 album Abbey Road and was recorded in stages between May and August that year. The song was the first one to be recorded for the medley, which was conceived by McCartney and producer George Martin as a finale for the Beatles' career. The backing track was recorded at Olympic Sound Studios in Barnes, London, but the remainder of overdubs occurred at EMI Studios. Musically, the song is made up of a suite of various segments, ranging from a piano ballad at the beginning through to guitar arpeggios at the end. 


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1969
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You never give me your money
You only give me your funny paper
And in the middle of negotiations
You break down

I never give you my number
I only give you my situation
And in the middle of investigation
I break down

Out of college, money spent
See no future, pay no rent
All the money's gone, 
Any jobber got the sack
Monday morning, turning back
Yellow lorry slow, nowhere to go
But oh, that magic feeling, nowhere to go
Oh, that magic feeling
Nowhere to go, nowhere to go

One sweet dream
Pick up the bags and get in the limousine
Soon we'll be away from here
Step on the gas and wipe that tear away
One sweet dream came true today
Came true today
Came true today (yes, it did)

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven
All good children go to Heaven

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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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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"You Never Give Me Your Money" was written by Paul McCartney and originally released as part of the Beatles’ iconic 1969 album, "Abbey Road".
Song Theme
The song is recognized as McCartney's commentary on the state of the Beatles' financial affairs in 1969, during a period when the band was having significant business-related disagreements.
Swansong Album
"Abbey Road", the album that features "You Never Give Me Your Money", was the last album the Beatles recorded together as a band.
Musical Structure
The song is known for its changing time signatures, shifting from a ballad, to a doo-wop, then into a fast, loud hard rock segment, foreshadowing the famous medley on side two of "Abbey Road".
Recording
The initial recordings of the song began on 6 May 1969 in Olympic Sound Studios, London. It was completed on 15 August 1969 at EMI Studios.
Unique Feature
The song's outtro features mesmerizing wind chimes and reversed tape effects, adding to its iconic sound.
Medley Inclusion
"You Never Give Me Your Money" introduces a long medley that concludes the "Abbey Road" album.
Other Beatles Songs
The themes and melodies from "You Never Give Me Your Money" reappear in the medley's second half within "Carry That Weight".
Not a Single
Despite being a recognized piece, the song was never released as a single.
Legacy
Rolling Stone magazine ranked "You Never Give Me Your Money" #392 on its list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", showing the song's timeless appeal.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by different notable artists such as Canadian rock band Of Montreal and American musician Matthew Sweet.

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