McCartney Times

‘Yellow Submarine’ has become firmly entrenched in The Beatles‘ discography and, by extension, the modern musical lexicon, thanks to its release as a double A-side single, alongside ‘Eleanor Rigby’ from the era-defining album Revolver and the jukebox animated film of the same name. It’s a song that tends to inspire strong reactions, whether that be ‘a whimsical, merry ditty that encapsulates the spirit of the ’60s’ or ‘a novelty song that is beneath the pioneering experimentation which The Beatles are lauded for’.Love or loathe it, there’s no doubt that ‘Yellow Submarine’ is an iconic part of The Beatles’ history. I’m willing to bet that, as you read this, images from the film of crudely drawn members of the band are circulating in your brain, and the chorus is running on a loop, whether you want it to or not. Sure, it might not be measurable as a masterpiece, but it is quite often the first Beatles song many people hear.

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