Actually, the "na na na na-na-na naa" backing vocals from Hey Jude ARE in the 7 minute version of "Isnt it a Pity" found on All things must Pass. It is more prominent in the new remastered version by Giles Martin, George Martin's son. His version gives clarity and removed much of the reverb that Phil Spector is known for, (IMHO Wall of sound = Wall of mud and reverb) In countless interviews, George admits his regret in allowing Phil to use so much echo and reverb.
All things must pass is a three album set filled with many songs the Beatles rejected. This beautiful song is one of them!!"The Art of Dying" and "Isn't It a Pity" were written in 1966 (he had just married Patti Boyd). The song was rejected by Lennon, only to resurface in 1969 during the Let It Be sessions. And was rejected yet again.
To me, there aren't any hidden meanings in this song. He states exactly what it is all about. Our world is a world where people don't respect people, and cause each other pain every day. Accepting love but not giving it back. You have to admit, nothing has changed in the 40 years since he wrote it.
Actually, the "na na na na-na-na naa" backing vocals from Hey Jude ARE in the 7 minute version of "Isnt it a Pity" found on All things must Pass. It is more prominent in the new remastered version by Giles Martin, George Martin's son. His version gives clarity and removed much of the reverb that Phil Spector is known for, (IMHO Wall of sound = Wall of mud and reverb) In countless interviews, George admits his regret in allowing Phil to use so much echo and reverb.
All things must pass is a three album set filled with many songs the Beatles rejected. This beautiful song is one of them!!"The Art of Dying" and "Isn't It a Pity" were written in 1966 (he had just married Patti Boyd). The song was rejected by Lennon, only to resurface in 1969 during the Let It Be sessions. And was rejected yet again.
To me, there aren't any hidden meanings in this song. He states exactly what it is all about. Our world is a world where people don't respect people, and cause each other pain every day. Accepting love but not giving it back. You have to admit, nothing has changed in the 40 years since he wrote it.
Sorry for the typos, i believe it was 1966 for the wedding, but isn't it a pity may have been 1968/69.. i wanted to edit but hit post by mistake...
Sorry for the typos, i believe it was 1966 for the wedding, but isn't it a pity may have been 1968/69.. i wanted to edit but hit post by mistake...