Tomorrow Never Knows – The Beatles

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“Tomorrow Never Knows” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was released in August 1966 as the final track on their album Revolver, although it was the first song recorded for the LP. The song marked a radical departure for the Beatles, as the band fully embraced the potential of the recording studio without consideration for reproducing the results in concert.

Lennon drew inspiration for the song from his experiences with the hallucinogenic drug LSD and from the 1964 book The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead by Timothy Leary, Richard Alpert, and Ralph Metzner. The song deals with the themes of death, rebirth, and enlightenment, and its lyrics are full of Eastern imagery.

Musically, “Tomorrow Never Knows” is a groundbreaking piece of work. The song features a hypnotic drone sound created by a reversed tape loop of George Harrison’s guitar playing, as well as a variety of other electronic effects. Lennon’s vocals are buried deep in the mix, and his voice is distorted to create a trance-like effect.

“Tomorrow Never Knows” was a critical and commercial success upon its release. It has been praised by critics for its innovation and its experimental sound. The song has also been covered by many other artists, including Beck, Radiohead, and Oasis.

In 2010, “Tomorrow Never Knows” was ranked number 13 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song has also been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

“Tomorrow Never Knows” is a landmark song in the history of rock music. It is a shining example of the Beatles’ willingness to experiment and push the boundaries of what was possible in the recording studio. The song is also a powerful and moving meditation on the nature of life and death.

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“Tomorrow Never Knows”