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Who sang I m Only Sleeping?

The Beatles released the song I m Only Sleeping. Date of release: 5/8/1966.

Release date: 5/8/1966

Duration: 03:00

Writer(s): Lennon–McCartney

Producer(s): George Martin

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What is I m Only Sleeping about?

🎶 I m Only Sleeping song analysis

This song is about a person who would rather sleep than do anything else.

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The Beatles - Short Biography

- The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
- They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form.
- Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock.
- As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry

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- The song is taken from the group's 1966 album Revolver.
- It was written mainly by John Lennon.
- The song includes an upside down lead guitar part played by George Harrison.
It was removed from the album in the United States and Canada and included on Yesterday and Today.
- Since 1987, the song has appeared on Revolver in North America.
- The 1996 compilation Anthology 2 includes excerpts of the song from the Revolver sessions.
- In 2018, Time Out London's music team ranked "I'm Only Sleeping" #12 on their list of the best Beatles songs.

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