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Encyclopedia > With a Little Help from My Friends
"With a Little Help from My Friends"
Single by The Beatles
from the album
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Released 30 September 1978
Recorded Abbey Road Studios
29 March 1967
Genre Rock
Length 2:44
Label Parlophone R6022
Writer(s) Lennon/McCartney
Producer(s) George Martin
Peak chart positions
  • #63 (UK 1978)
The Beatles singles chronology
"Back in the U.S.S.R."
(1976)
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" / "A Day in the Life" "Beatles Movie Medley"
(1982)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band track listing
Side one
  1. "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
  2. "With a Little Help from My Friends"
  3. "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
  4. "Getting Better"
  5. "Fixing a Hole"
  6. "She's Leaving Home"
  7. "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!"
Side two
  1. "Within You Without You"
  2. "When I'm Sixty-Four"
  3. "Lovely Rita"
  4. "Good Morning Good Morning"
  5. "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)"
  6. "A Day in the Life"
Yellow Submarine Songtrack track listing
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
(9)
"With a Little Help from My Friends"
(10)
"Baby You're a Rich Man"
(11)

"With a Little Help from My Friends" (originally titled A Little Help from My Friends) is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, released on The Beatles album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967. The song was written for and sung by Beatles drummer Ringo Starr. Image File history File links Sgtpepperslonelyheartsclubbandsinglecover. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... For other uses, see Sgt. ... is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 88th day of the year (89th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Parlophone is a record label which was founded in Germany prior to World War I by the Carl Lindstrom Company. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... The songwriting credit Lennon/McCartney appears on all Beatles songs that were written by John Lennon and/or Paul McCartney without the aid of the other two Beatles, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... For other uses, see George Martin (disambiguation). ... // A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... Back in the U.S.S.R. is a song by The Beatles written by Paul McCartney (John Lennon shares songwriting credits), and which opens the double-disc album The Beatles (a. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Sgt. ... A Day in the Life is a song composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and recorded by The Beatles for their album Sgt. ... The Beatles Movie Medley was a compilation of snippets from various Beatles songs. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see Sgt. ... Music sample Sgt. ... Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is a song written mainly by John Lennon (credited to Lennon/McCartney) in 1967, and recorded by The Beatles for their album Sgt. ... Getting Better is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney based on an original idea by McCartney. ... Fixing a Hole is a song written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon/McCartney) and performed by The Beatles on the 1967 album Sgt. ... Shes Leaving Home is a song, written and sung by Paul McCartney, and released in 1967 on The Beatles album Sgt. ... Being for the Benefit of Mr. ... Within You Without You is a song written by George Harrison and recorded with a group of Indian musicians, without any input from his fellow Beatles. ... When Im Sixty-Four is a love song by The Beatles, written by Paul McCartney[1][2] (but co-credited to John Lennon) and released in 1967 on their album Sgt. ... Lovely Rita is a song by the Beatles off of the album Sgt. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Music sample Sgt. ... A Day in the Life is a song composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and recorded by The Beatles for their album Sgt. ... Yellow Submarine Songtrack is a 1999 soundtrack album by The Beatles for the film of the same name. ... Music sample Sgt. ... Magical Mystery Tour track listing Hello, Goodbye (9) Baby, Youre a Rich Man (10) All You Need Is Love (11) Yellow Submarine Songtrack track listing With a Little Help from My Friends (10) Baby, Youre a Rich Man (11) Only a Northern Song (12) Baby Youre a... John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980), (born John Winston Lennon, known as John Ono Lennon) was an iconic English 20th century rock and roll songwriter and singer, best known as the founding member of The Beatles. ... Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... For other uses, see Sgt. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Richard Starkey Jr, MBE (born 7 July 1940), known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an Academy Award and Grammy Award winning English musician, singer, songwriter and actor, best known as the drummer of The Beatles. ...

Contents

Origins

The song was written specifically as Starr's track for the album. It was briefly called Bad Finger Boogie, later the inspiration for the band Badfinger. Lennon and McCartney deliberately wrote a tune with a limited range - except for the last note, which McCartney worked closely with Starr to achieve. Speaking in the Anthology, Starr insisted on changing the first line which originally was "What would you do if I sang out of tune? Would you throw ripe tomatoes at me?" He changed the lyric so that fans would not throw tomatoes at him should he perform it live. (In the early days, after George made a passing comment that he liked jelly babies, the group was pelted with them at all of their live performances.)[1] Badfinger were a rock/pop band formed in Swansea, Wales in 1965, and one of the earliest representatives of the power pop genre. ... The Beatles Anthology is the name of a documentary series, a series of three albums and a book, all of which focus on the history of one of the worlds most popular rock band The Beatles. ... Jelly babies are a type of confectionery that look like little babies in a variety of colours. ...


The song's composition is unusually well documented as Hunter Davies was present and described the writing process in the Beatles' official biography. Hunter Davies (born 7 January 1936) is a prolific British author, journalist and broadcaster, best known for his books about The Beatles. ...


The song reads like a conversation between the singer and a group of people. For example, "Would you believe in a love at first sight/Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time". In the preceding quotation from the lyrics, the other three Beatles sing the first line, with Starr answering in the following one.


The band started recording the song the same day that they posed for the Sgt. Pepper album cover (30 March 1967). The session finished at 7:30 the following morning.


Billy Shears

Billy Shears was Starr's alias on the Beatles' 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Billy Shears is mentioned in the title song and, implicitly, as the singer of the segued-into "With a Little Help from My Friends." The cheering between the songs was taken from stock sound effects at the EMI studios. They had stopped touring by then. For other uses, see Sgt. ... For other uses, see Sgt. ... Music sample Sgt. ...


Cover interpretations

The song has been number one on the British singles charts three times; once when it was recorded by Joe Cocker in 1968, a second time when it was covered by Wet Wet Wet in 1988 and finally when it was sung by Sam and Mark in 2004. A second recording of Cocker singing the song was made at Woodstock in 1969 and can be seen in the documentary film about the concert, "3 Days of Peace and Music". The drummer on the 1968 Joe Cocker hit single version of the song was Procol Harum's B.J. Wilson. In 1976, Jeff Lynne of ELO recorded the song for the evanescent musical documentary All This and World War II. Joe Cocker OBE (born John Robert Cocker, 20 May 1944, Sheffield) is an English rock/blues singer who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is most known for his gritty voice and his cover versions of popular songs. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Wet Wet Wet are a successful Scottish pop band of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Second single from Sam and Mark Sam and Mark are a popular music duo composed of second-season Pop Idol finalists Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Woodstock Music and Art Fair was a historic event held at Max Yasgurs 600 acre (2. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Documentary film is a broad category of visual expression that is based on the attempt, in one fashion or another, to document reality. ... Procol Harum is an English rock band, formed in the 1960s, who built a heavy foundation for what would become progressive rock. ... Barrie James Wilson (born March 18, 1947, died October 8, 1990) was the original drummer of Procol Harum, although he did not play on their classic single A Whiter Shade Of Pale; that was session drummer Bill Eyden. ... Jeff Lynne (born December 30, 1947) is a Grammy Award-winning English rock songwriter, singer, guitarist and record producer. ... “ELO” redirects here. ... All This and World War II (1976) is a musical documentary. ...


In 2007, Razorlight re-recorded the song for It Was 40 Years Ago Today, a television film with contemporary acts recording the album's songs using the same studio, technicians and recording techniques as the original. Razorlight is an Anglo-Swedish band formed in 2002 by singer-songwriter Johnny Borrell. ...


Joe Cocker version

Joe Cocker's version was a radical re-arrangement of the original, in a much slower blues tempo, in a different key, using different chords in the middle eight, and a lengthy instrumental introduction (featuring memorable guitar lines from Jimmy Page). It was used as the opening theme song of the American television series The Wonder Years. This cover has become one of Joe Cocker's most famous songs. It was played during the Woodstock Festival. This is one of the few Beatles covers that the Beatles themselves reportedly loved. Joe Cocker OBE (born John Robert Cocker, 20 May 1944, Sheffield) is an English rock/blues singer who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is most known for his gritty voice and his cover versions of popular songs. ... James Patrick Jimmy Page, OBE (born 9 January 1944) is an English guitarist, composer and record producer. ... The Wonder Years is an Emmy Award winning American television dramedy created by Carol Black and Neal Marlens. ... The Woodstock Music and Art Fair was a historic event held at Max Yasgurs 600 acre (2. ...


Wet Wet Wet version

"With a Little Help from My Friends"
"With a Little Help from My Friends" cover
Single by Wet Wet Wet
Released May 1, 1988 (UK)
Format 7"
Recorded 1988
Genre Pop
Label PolyGram
Peak chart positions
Wet Wet Wet singles chronology
"Temptation"
(1988)
"With a Little Help from My Friends"
(1988)
"Sweet Surrender"
(1989)

Wet Wet Wet's version was released on 1 May 1988. The proceeds from sales of the single, which spent four weeks at Number One in the UK chart, were around £600,000, all of which was donated to ChildLine, the UK-based charity for abused children. Billy Bragg's performance of "She's Leaving Home" was the B-side. Keeping his part of the deal, Bragg included "With a Little Help..." as the B-side on his "She's Leaving Home" single. Image File history File linksMetadata With_A_Little_Help_From_My_Friends. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Wet Wet Wet are a successful Scottish pop band of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... In music, a single is a short (usually ten minutes or less) record, usually featuring one or two tracks as A-sides, often accompanied by several B-sides—usually remixes or other songs. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... PolyGram was the name from 1972 of the major label recording company started by Philips as a holding company for its music interests in 1945. ... // A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... “British Hit Singles” redirects here. ... Wet Wet Wet are a successful Scottish pop band of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. ... Temptation was the fourth and final single from Wet Wet Wets debut album, Popped In Souled Out. ... Sweet Surrender was the first single from Wet Wet Wets third studio album, Holding Back the River. ... Wet Wet Wet are a successful Scottish pop band of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... ChildLine is a UK-based childrens helpline. ... Stephen William Bragg (born December 20, 1957), known as Billy Bragg, is an English musician renowned for his blend of folk, punk-rock, and protest music, and his poetic lyrics dealing with political as well as romantic themes. ...


Track listings

7":

  1. "With a Little Help from My Friends"
  2. "She's Leaving Home" (performed by Billy Bragg)

Stephen William Bragg (born December 20, 1957), known as Billy Bragg, is an English musician renowned for his blend of folk, punk-rock, and protest music, and his poetic lyrics dealing with political as well as romantic themes. ...

Sergio Mendes version

Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 picked up the title line of the song and made their own jazz inspired tune at about the same time Joe Cocker did. The song, which goes by the same title became an instant hit.


The song also appears on the album Herb Alpert's Ninth, rendered in the band's mariachi style. Album cover Herb Alperts Ninth is a 1967 album by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. ...


Cultural legacy

It became well-known in the late 1980s and early 1990s when Cocker's cover version was the theme song for the television series The Wonder Years. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... The Wonder Years is an Emmy Award winning American television dramedy created by Carol Black and Neal Marlens. ...


The song is ranked #304 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. This article is about the magazine. ... ...


The song was performed by the characters on the Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends float in the 80th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Since it was public and mainly intended for children, they censored the line "I get high with a little help from my friends" by repeating the preceding line "I get by with a little help from my friends." Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends (sometimes called Fosters for short, and abbreviated as FHIF/FHFIF) is an American animated television series created and produced at Cartoon Network Studios by animator Craig McCracken, who also created The Powerpuff Girls. ... Macys Day Parade redirects here. ...


The title of the song gave inspiration for the title of a British reality television show 'With a little help from my friends'. In the show, numerous British celebrities would undertake a charitable task while enlisting help from their friends.


In the "English, Fitz, or Percy" episode of Prison Break, Micheal Scofield refers to this song when he says "with a little help from my friends" English, Fitz or Percy is the fifth episode of television series Prison Break. ... This article is about a television series. ...


The song also plays an integral part in the plot of the 1971 novel "The Lathe of Heaven" by Ursula K. Le Guin. The Lathe of Heaven is a 1971 science fiction novel by Ursula K. Le Guin. ...


Notes

  1. ^ The Beatles, Anthology, p. 242

The Beatles Anthology is the name of a documentary series, a series of three albums and a book, all of which focus on the history of one of the worlds most popular rock band The Beatles. ...

External links

  • How B.J. Wilson Rescued a Classic Joe Cocker Track (page about B.J. Wilson and Joe Cocker's recording of the song)
  • The Beatles, (1978), McGraw-Hill.
Preceded by
"Those Were the Days" by Mary Hopkin
UK number one single
November 6, 1968 (Joe Cocker version)
Succeeded by
"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" by Hugo Montenegro & His Orchestra
Preceded by
"Perfect" by Fairground Attraction
UK number one single
May 15, 1988 (Wet Wet Wet version)
Succeeded by
"Doctorin' the Tardis" by The Timelords
Preceded by
"Take Me To The Clouds Above" by LMC vs U2
UK number one single
February 15, 2004 (Sam and Mark version)
Succeeded by
"Who's David?" by Busted
Wet Wet Wet
Marti Pellow  ·   Tommy Cunningham  ·   Graeme Clark  ·   Neil Mitchell
Other musicians: Graeme Duffin
Discography
Studio albums: Popped In Souled Out  ·   The Memphis Sessions  ·   Holding Back the River  ·   High on the Happy Side
Cloak & Dagger  ·   Picture This  ·   10
Singles: Wishing I Was Lucky  ·   Sweet Little Mystery  ·   Angel Eyes  ·   Temptation  ·   With a Little Help from My Friends  ·   Sweet Surrender  ·   Broke Away  ·   Hold Back the River  ·   Stay With Me Heartache  ·   Make It Tonight  ·   Put The Light On  ·   Goodnight Girl  ·   More than Love  ·   Lip Service  ·   Blue for You (live)/This Time (live)  ·   Shed a Tear  ·   Cold Cold Heart  ·   Love Is All Around  ·   Julia Says  ·   Don't Want to Forgive Me Now  ·   Somewhere Somehow  ·   She's All on My Mind  ·   Morning  ·   If I Never See You Again  ·   Strange  ·   Yesterday/Maybe I'm In Love  ·   All I Want
Live albums: Wet Wet Wet: Live  ·   Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Compilations: End of Part One  ·   The Greatest Hits
Videos: Video Singles  ·   Live Glasgow Green Free Concert  ·   High on the Happy Side  ·   The Wets at the Castle  ·   Live at the Royal Albert Hall
End of Part One  ·   Picture This - All Around and in the Crowd  ·   Playing Away at Home  ·   The Greatest Hits and More

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