Meat City
John Lennon
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Well I been Meat City to see for myself Well I been Meat City to see for myself Been Meat City, been Meat Just got to give me some rock 'n roll People were dancing like there's no tomorrow Meat City Finger lickin' chicken pickin' Meat City shook down U.S.A. Pig Meat City Well I been the mountain to see for myself Well I been the mountain to see for myself Been the mountain, been the Just got to give me some rock 'n roll Snake doctors shakin like there's no tomorrow Freak City Chicken suckin' mother-truckin' Meat City shook down U.S.A. Pig Meat City Well I'm gonna China to see for myself Well I'm gonna China to see for myself Gonna China gonna Just got to give me some rock 'n roll People were jumping like there's no tomorrow Meat City Finger lickin' chicken pickin' Meat City shook down U.S.A. Pig Meat City Well I'm gonna China Yes I'm gonna China Well I'm gonna China Yes I'm gonna China I'm gonna China Yes I'm gonna China Alright
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Written by: John Winston Lennon
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15 facts about this song
Artist History"Meat City" is a song by English musician and Beatles member John Lennon.
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Album InclusionThe song is from Lennon's 1973 album, "Mind Games."
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Cultural ImpactThe song, while not being one of Lennon's biggest hits, is often remembered for its rebellious spirit.
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Songwriting"Meat City" was both written and performed by John Lennon.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by its rock and roll edge, and it's heavily driven by Lennon's distinct vocal delivery and guitar playing.
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Censored VersionA special version of "Meat City" was created to get past censorship on the radio. This version had backward vocals to mask explicit lyrics.
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ProductionThe song was produced by John Lennon himself, along with Phil Spector, a renowned record producer.
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Recording"Meat City" was recorded at Record Plant Studios, New York City, United States.
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OpinionSome listeners and critics believe that the song is a critique of society and consumer culture, given its title and lyrics.
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Alternative VersionsThe song "Meat City" was also released in a remastered form in 2010 for the "Gimme Some Truth" box set.
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Track Position"Meat City" is the last - 12th track on the "Mind Games" album.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Meat City" wasn't released as a single, the album "Mind Games" reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and was eventually certified gold.
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Lyrical ContentThe song has been described as being full of raunchy humor, a feature that distinguishes it among Lennon's discography.
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Instrumentation"Meat City" features a saxophone part played by Michael Brecker, showcasing Lennon's tendency to incorporate varied instrumentation in his songs.
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Cover VersionsFew artists, including Little Richard, have also covered the song in their live performances.
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