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Who sang Back In The U.S.S.R.?
Release date: 1968
Writer(s): Lennon–McCartney
Producer(s): George Martin

The Beatles released the song Back In The U.S.S.R.. Date of release: 1968.

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- The singer says how happy he is to be back in the USSR after a long absence.

- He says how much he missed the USSR and how different it is from the West.

- He specifically mentions the girls in Ukraine and Moscow, which he says are much better than anything in the West.

- In the end, he tells his "sweetheart" that it's so good to finally be home.

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The singer is happy to be back in the USSR after a long absence and explains how much he missed the country, mentioning in particular Ukraine and the girls of Moscow.
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The Beatles - Short Biography

The Beatles were a British rock band from Liverpool, England. Formed in 1960, the band consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Their music mixed a variety of styles including rock 'n' roll, psychedelic rock, classical, ska, blues and pop. They gained international popularity for their songs and innovative music style. Their albums and singles were commercial successes, and their influence on music and pop culture was considerable. The group broke up in 1970, and the members went on to successful solo careers. The Beatles remain one of the most popular and influential bands in music history.
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- "Back in the U.S.S.R." is a Beatles song from their 1968 double album The Beatles.

- It was written by Paul McCartney and is credited to the Lennon-McCartney partnership.

- The song is a parody of Chuck Berry's "Back in the U.S.A." and the Beach Boys' "California Girls."

- The lyrics subvert Berry's patriotic feelings about the United States.

- The narrator expresses relief at his return to the Soviet Union, formerly the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).

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