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Who sang When I'm Sixty Four?

The Beatles released the song When I'm Sixty Four. Date of release: 1967.

Release date: 1967
Writer(s): Lennon–McCartney
Producer(s): George Martin
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- The lyrics of the following song are about a person who asks his lover if he will still love and need him when he is old and frail.

- The person singing imagines being old and losing her hair in many years.

- She wonders if her lover will still send her Valentine's Day cards and birthday greetings, and if he will enjoy spending time with her.

- Every summer, they hope to be able to afford to rent a cottage on the Isle of Wight with their grandchildren.

- In the end, the singer simply confirmation that his love will always want him.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘When I’m Sixty Four’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
The meaning of the song lyrics, in a few words...
with them forever. The singer worries that her lover will leave her when she is old, and she asks for confirmation that her lover will stay with her forever.
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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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- "When I'm Sixty-Four" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles.

- Paul McCartney wrote the song when he was 14 years old, probably in April or May 1956.

- It was recorded in a different key than the final recording, sped up at McCartney's request to make his voice sound younger.

- It was released on the album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967.

- The song features a trio of clarinets.

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