Song Analysis: Yellow Submarine

Full steam ahead, Mister Boatswain, full steam ahead

“Yellow Submarine” is a song by the Beatles, released on their 1966 album “Revolver.” Written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership, the song was sung by Ringo Starr and is known for its whimsical lyrics and catchy melody. It also served as the title track for the band’s 1968 animated film and its soundtrack album.

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My Favorite Albums – Stealers Wheel – Stealers Wheel

Trying to make some sense of it all
But I can see it makes no sense at all
Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor?
Well, I don’t think I can take anymore

“Stuck in the Middle With You” is the song everyone knows by Stealers Wheel. It reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart and was given new life when used in Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 debut film Reservoir Dogs. What most folks don’t realize is just how great Stealers Wheel was and that just about every song they recorded was excellent in my opinion.

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