' After all the song is acknowledged to be about an affair not about a tease. Which means he burnt the whole place downa double meaning for both the actual flat, and the context for their relationship aka playing house. It doesnt mean youre missing something, or that one of us is wrong. You dont like it, others do, music do be like that. John Lennon had the idea for the song while on a skiing holiday with his wife Cynthia, in St Moritz in the Swiss Alps. Don't post randomness/off-topic comments. I dont think you need to look for a solid narrative as much as a montage of experience, image and ideaas well as stream of consciousness. [5], The song's lyrics are about an extramarital affair that John Lennon was involved in, as hinted in the opening couplet: "I once had a girl, or should I say, she once had me." Pepper, featuring himself as the only performing Beatle together with uncredited musicians playing dilruba, swarmandal and tabla, alongside a string section. i went to catholic school in NY. Johns being treated in a way he may perhaps of treated some others after a one-night stand. Heres another one where the extent of Pauls contribution to a Lennon-identified song is hard to pin down(despite Pauls claim that there were only two they disagreed on, In My Life and Eleanor Rigby). [37], On 21 October, the Beatles recorded three new takes, including the master. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. But it didnt, it meant I burned the fucking place down as an act of revenge, and then we left it there and went into the instrumental. P1 The Beatles--Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) [acoustic cover] 02:19. The Beatles' albumsin order complete list! Many other rock and pop artists, including the Byrds, the Rolling Stones and Donovan, began integrating elements of the genre into their musical approach. Maybe she just wanted to have a conversation with a friend and not actually have sex. Lennon wrote the song as a veiled account of an extramarital affair he had in London. I was alone; So youre just making up lyrics to fit your idea? Likewise, don't respond to trollish comments; just report them and ignore them. [76], Because the song is structured around the D major chord, the re-make was probably recorded with a, The Beatles Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 21:16, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Performance by a Chorus, "Great Moments in Folk Rock: Lists of Author Favorites", "Norwegian Wood ranked 83rd greatest song", "The 25 Greatest Rock Memoirs of All Time", "Rubber Soul 50th Anniversary of The Beatles Classic Album", "British single certifications Beatles Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)", "The Beatles' magical mystery tour of India", "John Lennon: The Rolling Stone Interview 1968", "These Indian covers of Norwegian Wood sound as distinctive today as the Beatles first 'sitar song', Full lyrics for the song at the Beatles' official website, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Norwegian_Wood_(This_Bird_Has_Flown)&oldid=1139002013, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 21:16. ROCK Quiz 3. [14], Between 5 and 6 April 1965, while filming the second Beatles film, Help!, at Twickenham Film Studios, George Harrison first encountered a sitar, the Indian string instrument that would be a prominent feature in "Norwegian Wood". When you go to a birds place it is customary to comment on the decor hence the reference to the pine. They were joined by George Martin, who injured himself early on in the holiday, and his future wife Judy Lockhart-Smith. Live: Granada Cinema, Shrewsbury Lennon and McCartney write From Me To You, Recording: And I Love Her, Tell Me Why, If I Fell. First and naturally foremost, it features a battle for writing credit between the ever quarreling John Lennon and Paul McCartney. burning down the flat) years later and decided to make it sound as if it were his original idea/intention. So she makes him sleep in the bath and then finally in the last verse I had this idea to set the Norwegian wood on fire as revenge, so we did it very tongue in cheek. John plated the theme from that great movie perfectly on guitar! Im not completely convinced that the line is So I lit a fire instead of So I lit the fire. I have always heard the, though I know lyric sources say a, and I have always seen this fire in the fireplace. 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Its okay for different people to listen to different songs and like them in different amounts. Chasing the bird is a reference in the Kuma Satra, but thats a stretch. "[72] In his book The Beatles Through Headphones, Ted Montgomery comments: "Perhaps no other song in rock and roll history captures a feel and nuance more succinctly and powerfully in 2:05 than 'Norwegian Wood'. A-3. Well done to Wates Group Wellington Place 11/12 Leeds for collecting 800 books with our partner Children's Book Project . The first site hoarding Her father Dr. Wolfgang Spielhagen became the deputy mayor of Breslau now the Polish city of Wroclaw in 1942. Im going to go sleep in the tub.. His brother Ray Davies, who wrote the song, had become interested in Indian music since visiting the country on a tour stopover in December 1964. For me, arson ruins the song, so I just dont put that meaning on it. You can question Martins relationship with the Beatles, so whats the difference? And also awfully confused. Funnily enough, Dylan thought this song was ripping him off and wrote a parody of it as a response, "I didn't ask for your crutch, now don't ask for mine". Obviously a Girl to leave Lennon alone, if he was out, at the peak of his stardom, had to be some woman as Bardot. "Norwegian Wood" is also recognised as a key work in the early evolution of world music. I see NorwegianWood as a movie theme, too. Incredible. Nobody is disputing the fact that the song goes I once had a girl, or should say, she once had me. In 1970, when he obviously felt acrimonious toward McCartney, he gave Paul partial credit. I think it is obvious what he meant! [9] Since Lennon's death, however, McCartney has contended that Lennon brought the opening couplet to one of their joint songwriting sessions, and that they finished the song together, with the middle eight and the title (and the "fire") being among McCartney's contributions. And in a year Lennon would conquer his next chapter, the psychedelic era. Recent flashcard sets (TD) Chap 4 : thorie de l'esprit. Bardot was the blowing mind sexual fantasy of Lennon during his life. Drinking her wine. In our world the guy had to have some sort of revenge. [70] For the remainder of his career, he evolved his understanding of Indian musicianship, particularly in his slide guitar playing.[71]. You were there and KNOW all this? It was written mainly by John Lennon, with lyrical contributions from Paul McCartney, and credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership. The band were unsatisfied with the recording, however, and decided to return to the song later in the sessions. The song is often identified as the first example of raga rock,[58] while the trend it initiated led to the arrival of Indian rock and formed the essence of psychedelic rock. The first of these numbered take two featured a heavy sitar introduction and no bass. The lyrics are whimsical, the type of thing, Random jukebox-only single. The same principle applies here. Our multitracks can be used by you to create own version of a mix. Liverpool Long time Beatles fan here. Ive always viewed Norwegian Wood as a sarcastic commentary on a disappointing night with a cold woman. Oh, I guess that this song was quite a tribute to a girl named Sonny, a german woman who liked to say that she was born in Norway. FIRST TIME REACTING to Norwegian Wood by THE BEATLESOriginal video : https://youtu.be/Y_V6y1ZCg_8#thebeatles#norwegianwood#firsttimereactionInstagram : @seun. xo. She was known to speak of herself as Norwegian.. Luke Skywalker may have looked like your uncle Joe, but Star Wars is not about your uncle Joe. Tommi Iivonen | ttiivo [a] utu.fi | toimittaja | Kulttuuriperinnn tutkimuksen vitskirjatutkija | Digitaalisen kulttuurin, maiseman ja . Michelle 8. [25] Once back in London, Harrison followed Crosby's suggestion by seeking out Shankar's recordings,[26][27] and he also purchased a cheap sitar, from the Indiacraft store on Oxford Street. They probably only played the song just enough to record it (4-5 real takes) and then moved on never to revisit it. Anticipating a mutually agreeable and enjoyable tryst with this bird hes disgusted to learn shes actually a hooker and expecting to be compensated before this particular affair (of which it would have been just one of many easy conquests for John at that time) was consummated. It was a real crummy-quality one, actually, but I bought it and mucked about with it a bit. By the way, is it really suitable for 12-year-old kids to learn something like knowing she would in the class? George Martin didnt know a thing about what was going on outside of the studio (including the source of lyrics). The Word 7. Its great both ways! Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) 3. [44][45][46] The song marked the first example of a rock band playing a sitar[47] or any Indian instrument on one of their recordings. John wasnt going to pay for sex, so took a cold shower. The sitar, however, is not the only unusual thing in . Nice theory. If he was continuously having affairs, it makes you wonder if just another night in the sack would inspire a whole story. Paul says it was his suggestion to John to burn the place down because the subjects advances were rejected. Famous sitar work by George Harrison. [12][13] In his book The Songs of Lennon: The Beatle Years, author John Stevens describes "Norwegian Wood" as a turning point in folk-style ballads, writing that "Lennon moves quickly from one lyrical image to another, leaving it up to the listener's imagination to complete the picture". But a beautiful song, no matter how you interpret it. John told. [6] Paul McCartney explained that the term "Norwegian Wood" was an ironic reference to the cheap pine wall panelling then in vogue in London. But he goes one further and says he doesnt have to work the next day he turns it around on her. As for the song title, it seems to explain itself. Go ahead and listen to it on the drum track, its definitely there. [63], According to author Jonathan Gould, the impact of "Norwegian Wood" "transformed" Ravi Shankar's career, and the Indian sitarist later wrote of first being aware of a "great sitar explosion" in popular music during the spring of 1966, when he was performing a series of concerts in the UK. Rushmore of influences along with Berry, Elvis, Holly, Richards. It could have meant I lit a fire to keep myself warm, and wasnt the decor of her house wonderful? Very interesting idea. I love the song, always have. Rock Quiz 2. This song is about Johns affairs, we know that. It was translated into English, by Alfred Birnbaum, but that edition was basically only made available in Japan itself. I always thought the song was about a guy going to a girls room, hopefully for sex, but they didnt click and it didnt work out. To play it on Sitar, tuned in C# (the first chord, Ma, has to be tuned in F#) the riff has to be from G# to G#, and not from B to B. Ok, so, I distinctly remember reading somewhere, that John Lennon was conversing with Brian Epstein about Norwegian Wood, and John wanted to call the song I Knew She Would, and I know I read that, and I didnt dream it, and I cant find it again anywhere. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Songwriting History "Norwegian Wood" began to be written by John Lennon while he was on a skiing vacation in St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps with his wife Cynthia and producer George Martin and his wife between January 25th and February 7th, 1965. One of my favorite. The song was a number 1 hit in Australia when released on a single there in 1966, coupled with "Nowhere Man". At almost the same time, he obtained the permission of the mayor, his direct superior, to take his wife and two childres (Gisela and our Sonny) to Berlin, where he thought theyd be safer. mariannebreton2002. They lived it the same complex that the Lennons lived and were pretty close friends. She once had me. Get a rapid test because you have lost your sense of taste!!! 'Norwegian Wood' (the Beatles) <Rubber Soul> . I told her I didn't and crawled off to sleep in the bath. It has been made clear to me by a few sources that the song is most likely about Sonny Freeman. That bit about burning the place downnever would I have come up with that; took me totally by surprise when I read Many Years from Now. Norwegian Wood Chords by The Beatles 15,079 views, added to favorites 459 times This is a chord version which include: bass tab, bango tab, guitar tab, lyrics, timing, and correct chords. I was envious and inspired at the same moment. I wanted a girl doesnt even work here. In 2006, Mojo placed "Norwegian Wood" at number 19 in the magazine's list of "The 101 Greatest Beatles Songs", as compiled by a panel of music critics and musicians. The positively puts it in the fireplace, though a doesnt necessarily eliminate it. Influenced by the introspective lyrics of Bob Dylan, the song is considered a milestone in the Beatles' development as . My opinion: I think Dylan is giving himself an undeserved flattering comment. Norwegian Wood A song 'Norwegian Wood' by The Beatles - Stems. /Q. It was also not uncommon to spend the night but be denied on a first date and not a total rejection. (: The first time I looked into the lyrics, without much influence reading about the meaning, this is what I thought: The first line indicates this is an established relationshiptheyve hooked up before. Its tricky. And in the end: this bird has flown so I lit a fire, isnt it good norwegian wood meaning this high is over, so I lit another joint, isnt it good marijuana. July 1, 1964 (Wednesday). In 1959 landed a job as a recording assistant at EMI studios on Abbey Road. [48] It was also issued on a single with "Nowhere Man" in Australia and was a number 1 hit there in May 1966. It is a dark-themed song and seems the kind of thing John Lennon would have written, though to what extent each L and Mc had a hand in it seems debatable. Norwegian Wood is a timeless classic. Why couldnt it mean both? The sitar was played on the first two takes but beginning with Take 3 it is not heard on the basic tracks and they decided to overdub it. I also think they did alot of songs that were kinda 85-90% there, and then just finished em to get finished. Beautiful sitar playing, and Lennon's vocal is excellent as well. Dylan felt that he owned "Norwegian Wood" because his music influenced the song. This was the Beatles firing on all cylinders. More indeed because the meeting never got to the expected end. Using the working title Knowing she wood would have been Johns equivalent of Pauls famous Scrambled Eggs for Yesterday only much cleverer. Wow, lots of interesting interpretations here. For the past two decades, I have helped shape, grow and communicate the personal brands of truly remarkable individuals. "Norwegian Wood" came from which phase of the Beatles' development? Therefore, the sitar is an accompaniment, consequently affecting the droning sound evident in past takes. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! But its about a certain kind of affair, or woman: the easy score, the guaranteed lay as it were. [42] Looking back on the recording sessions in the 1990s, Harrison explained his inclusion of the sitar to be "quite spontaneous from what I remember", adding, "We miked it up and put it on and it just seemed to hit the spot". It was quite spontaneous: I found the notes that played the lick. 11 terms. Then think of Norwegian wood slowing that down to de de de de. Is it referring to the literal type of wood, or a play on words (knowing she would/ a Norwegian would). Looking for additional evidence supporting the G# riff. This bird had flown. There are not many lyrics in this song, but they tell the story of a man who gets invited to a girl's house. Isn't it good [9] In 1980, Lennon changed his claim, saying it was "my song completely". By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. It could have meant I lit a fire to keep myself warm, and wasnt the decor of her house wonderful? Now I know that was the idea I feel very disappointed. , Its a good song but I agree its weird it has always gotten more praise than other songs on rubber soul and help that are pretty similar. What Goes On 9. Knowing she would would be a common realization for John. The acclaimed Amazon bestseller by the creator of the Beatles Bible. Think about it: why else would he sleep in the bath? It's 6/8 time. Geoff Emerick Former tape operator takes over for Norman Smith as Engineer at age 20. Brian was against it. Heres how I see it, Im a Loser and definitely Youve Got to Hide Your Love Away, are fair game for Dylan. I am not aware of it ever having been played live by the Beatles either as a band or by John solo. What the song says is Norwegian Wood. Anything other than that is irrelevant and most likely completely untrue. The cheekiness of the last line is definitely part of it, but also it's really the beginning of their experimentation, incorporating the Sitar. I think its obvious they didnt usually pour as much effort into perfecting lyrics as they did their music, and Im not always sure the lyrics are able to stand up to interpretation. But by Rubber Soul, Lennon is moving on from Dylan and appropriately places him in his MT. Listen to the song again and see how well that phrase fits. Any spoilers should be placed in spoiler tags as such. In April The Kinks recorded See My Friends, which featured a pseudo-Indian drone and an approximation of a sitar played by Dave Davies on a guitar. Love David Bowie? Any thoughts on this? bittersweet, acoustic, male vocals, melodic, lonely, melancholic, autumn, breakup, mellow, love, warm, rhythmic, ominous, sentimental, mysterious, sensual, "Norwegian Wood" is one of those songs that seems to be perfectly balanced. This song sure is about smoking marijuana. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) The Beatles Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; released on the album "Rubber Soul". John Lennon was the primary writer, and finished writing the words and middle eight with Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon-McCartney). Yes, but the lyric is the title of the song. I said, Oh yes, well, ha, were there. And it wrote itself. [31][32] The session took place at EMI Studios in London, with Martin producing. Girl 10. Although begun in Switzerland, Norwegian Wood was completed as a collaboration between Lennon and Paul McCartney. You could babble for days about what if he meant one phrase of many that might sound like what he actually said, but you would be wasting your time. It's light, almost airy. The Norwegian Wood song title according to Paul McCartney's explanation was based on a sarcastic reference to the cheap pine wall panelling then in vogue (e.g. Wink, wink. He decides to mock her and end it all by burning the place down. Rock Quiz 5. Lol. Im sure one experience got the song started, but then it was filled out by whatever he came up with to make it a song. [16][a], "Norwegian Wood" was not the first Western pop song in which an Indian influence was evident: the raga-like drone was found in the Beatles' "Ticket to Ride",[19][20] as well as in the Kinks' song "See My Friends". And I noticed there wasn't a chair. It fitted and it worked. Bob Dylan's album Bringing It All Back Home is significant because. [28][29] Ringo Starr later cited Harrison's use of sitar on "Norwegian Wood" as an example of the Beatles' eagerness to incorporate new sounds in 1965, saying: "you could walk in with an elephant, as long as it was going to make a musical note. Beatlemania "A Day in the Life" came from which phase of the Beatles' development? Lennon knew people who were using it in their homes and thought it would make a good title. Eager not to be taken for a deserter, he quickly returned to Breslau, where Gauleiter Hanke ordered his arrest on the following day and his execution on the day after that (January 28), after which his corpse was thrown into the Oder river. Someone else heard the cough! Not necessarily a rejection just an acknowledgment that theyre about to do the nasty. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown). Ive read theories that it is indeed him setting the apartment or house on fire, but also that he is lighting a joint, or starting a fire in the fireplace. It was written mainly by John Lennon, with lyrical contributions from Paul McCartney, and credited to the LennonMcCartney songwriting partnership. [21][22] Barry Fantoni, a friend of Ray Davies of the Kinks, said that the Beatles first got the idea to use Indian instrumentation when Fantoni played them "See My Friends". Contributing the middle presumably meant both words and melody? The bird, of his lifes fantasy, was gone. So they, both, had to lit the fire that was never lit because of too much wine and dope. Norwegian would sounds quite plausible for the chorus, but other parts of it could be inspired by the journalist he was also sleeping with (had to work in the morning). I have an additional possibility. And he and his wife were close friends of Brian Epstein and socialized with him frequently. 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