I was smart this time and waited until almost everyone else had posted their song choices before posting my own. I know it sounds a little silly, but that’s just me.
Jim’s prompt for today is "No/Yes," and I chose this song, which was included on the Beatles VI album here in the US and on the Past Masters, Volume 1 album elsewhere. "Yes It Is" was, according to John Lennon, who wrote the song (though it’s credited to Lennon and McCartney), an attempt to rewrite "This Boy," from With The Beatles (Meet The Beatles in the US). The song is much like "This Boy," using the same time signature (12/8), same three-part harmony, and a similar chord progression. Throughout, George uses a volume pedal, producing the violin-like sounds throughout, which I understand created a rush on volume pedals. It was the B side to "Ticket To Ride," both of which showed a maturing of John’s songwriting.
Lyrics are courtesy AZLyrics.com:
Remember what I said tonight
For red is the color that my baby wore
And what’s more it’s true
Yes, it is
Scarlet were the clothes she wore
Everybody knows I’m sure
I would remember all the things we planned
Understand, it’s true
Yes, it is, it’s true
Yes, it is
I could be happy with you by my side
If I could forget her, but it’s my pride
Yes, it is, yes, it is
Oh, yes it is, yeah
Please don’t wear red tonight
This is what I said tonight
For red is the color that will make me blue
In spite of you, it’s true
Yes, it is, it’s true
Yes, it is
I could be happy with you by my side
If I could forget her, but it’s my pride
Yes, it is, yes, it is
Oh, yes, it is, yeah
Please don’t wear red tonight
This is what I said tonight
For red is the color that will make me blue
In spite of you, it’s true
Yes, it is, it’s true
Yes, it is, it’s true
And that’s Song Lyric Sunday for October 18, 2020.
Nice one this week! Yes, it’s true! 🙂
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Thanks!
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I too haven’t heard this in awhile. You can NEVER go wrong with the Beatles.
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It’s a beautiful song that has slipped through the cracks and doesn’t get played as much as the othes.
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I agree
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I love this song and I also feel it was underrated.
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Had Capitol Records not chosen to put it on “Beatles VI” we might not have heard it until “Past Masters.” It is a beauty, a lot like “This Boy.”
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I never heard this song before but it is a very nice ballad.
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It’s one of the rarities, not one that many have heard.
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This is a very underrated song by them…great pick John.
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Not one of the more common Beatles songs, and more’s the pity. Glad you liked it!
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I’ve came so close to doing a post on it …but never have…one of those you never hear.
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Worth the wait 😊
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Thanks! Wanted to be sure no one else had chosen it first.
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thanks for sharing this tune!!!it’s been a while since i listened to it!!
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It’s an easy one to forget, and that’s a shame, because it’s a beautiful song.
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I don’t think I’ve ever heard this one before!
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That’s entirely possible. It’s not one that gets played too often. It was supposed to be in “Help!” but got cut out.
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Yes, it is a really good song, but what is wrong with the color red.
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The woman that broke his heart wore it, and he’s telling the new one not to wear it.
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Great song 💜
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I hadn’t heard it in a while, and when I played it I hoped no one else picked it. Of course, there were plenty of others, but I really like that one.
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Me too
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The man hath spoken!! 🤪
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🤣
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