Michelle

Paul McCartney

About Michelle

"Michelle" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. It was composed principally by Paul McCartney, with the middle eight co-written with John Lennon. The song is a love ballad with part of its lyrics sung in French. Following its inclusion on Rubber Soul, the song was released as a single in some European countries and in New Zealand, and on an EP in France, in early 1966. It was a number 1 hit for the Beatles in Belgium, France, Norway, the Netherlands and New Zealand. Concurrent recordings of the song by David and Jonathan and the Overlanders were similarly successful in North America and Britain, respectively. "Michelle" won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1967 and has since become one of the most widely recorded of all Beatles songs. 


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1993
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Michelle, ma belle
These are words that go together well
My Michelle

[Chorus]
Michelle, ma belle
Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble
Tres bien ensemble

I love you, I love you, I love you
That's all I want to say
Until I find a way
I will say the only words I know that
You'll understand

[Chorus]

I need to, I need to, I need to
I need to make you see
Oh, what you mean to me
Until I do I'm hoping you will
Know what I mean

I love you
I want you, I want you, I want you
I think you know by now
I'll get to you somehow
Until I do I'm telling you so
You'll understand

[Chorus]

I will say the only words I know
That you'll understand, my Michelle

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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: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
Paul McCartney composed the melody of "Michelle" when he was only 16. Later, with The Beatles, he added lyrics to it.
French Influence
The song includes a French verse. McCartney didn't speak French, so he asked a French teacher at his old school for help with the lyrics.
Grammy Award
"Michelle" won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1967. It's one of the few Beatles songs to earn this prestigious accolity.
Album Release
The song was first released on the Rubber Soul album in 1965. This was The Beatles' sixth studio album.
Solo Performances
"Michelle" is one of the select Beatles songs that McCartney regularly performed solo in concert after The Beatles disbanded.
Andy Williams, David and Jonathan, Billy Vaughn, and the Overlanders.
Influence on Other Artists** - The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including
Popular in France
Despite its French verse not making much sense, the song was very popular in France and reached number one on the French singles chart.
Name Origin
The name "Michelle" didn’t hold any particular significance for McCartney when he wrote the song. It was simply chosen because it worked well with the song's French style.
Inspiration
McCartney said in multiple interviews that the song was inspired by the French bohemian theme parties held at John Lennon's college at the time of its creation.
Contribution of Lennon
Though primarily a McCartney composition, John Lennon contributed towards the middle eight of the song.
Unique Sound
It's one of the few Beatles songs to feature a non-standard guitar tuning, which gives it a unique sound. McCartney is playing in an F# minor tuning, unusual for pop and rock songs.
Misinterpreted Meaning
Many people believe "Michelle" is about a specific woman, but McCartney has said the song doesn't refer to any real person. The "Michelle" of the song is entirely fictional.

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