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About When I'm Sixty-Four

"When I'm Sixty-Four" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and released on their 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It was one of the first songs written by McCartney, who wrote it when he was 16. The song was recorded in a different key than the final recording; it was sped up at the request of McCartney to make his voice sound younger. It prominently features a trio of clarinets (two regular clarinets and one bass clarinet) throughout. more »

Year: 1967 2:40 2,709 Views

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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10 facts about this song

Creation Story "When I'm Sixty-Four" was written by Paul McCartney at the young age of 16, years before The Beatles gained global recognition.

Album Inclusion The song features on The Beatles' famous 1967 album "Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band".

Instrumentation The musical composition of "When I'm Sixty-Four" stands out due to its unique use of a clarinet trio, an unusual choice for a rock band.

Inspiration McCartney's father's 64th birthday was the inspiration behind the occasional performances of the song, but it wasn't recorded until the sessions for "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".

Performance History According to Paul McCartney, "When I'm Sixty-Four" was one of the first songs The Beatles performed in their early days when the amplifiers would break down.

Recording Technique "When I'm Sixty-Four" was sped up in the studio to make Paul's voice sound younger, aligning with the nostalgic and playful vibe of the song.

Song Theme The song provides a whimsical and romantic view of aging, presenting a plea for continued love and companionship even when one grows old.

Chart Performance Upon the release of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", "When I'm Sixty-Four" didn't make it to the singles chart as it wasn't released as a single. The entire album, however, skyrocketed to number one on album charts across the globe.

Use in Popular Culture The song has been covered by numerous artists including Cheap Trick, Bernard Cribbins, and Barry Gibb, and it featured in the soundtrack of the film "Yellow Submarine".

Personal Significance When Paul McCartney turned 64 in 2006, radio stations around the world played "When I'm Sixty-Four" in celebration.

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