OB-LA-DI, OB-LA-DA

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The Beatles Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da album cover

4.50 | 7 ratings | 1 reviews | 29% 5 stars

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Singles/EPs/Fan Club/Promo, released in 1968

Songs / Tracks Listing

A. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (3:07)
B. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (4:10)

Total Time 7:17

Line-up / Musicians

- Paul McCartney / vocals, electric bass, acoustic bass, handclaps, vocal percussion, piano (B)
- John Lennon / piano, backing vocals, handclaps, vocal percussion, electric guitar (B)
- George Harrison / acoustic guitar, backing vocals, handclaps, vocal percussion, lead vocals (B), organ (B)
- Ringo Starr / drums, bongos, maracas, other percussion, handclaps, vocal percussion

With:
- three unnamed session players / saxophones
- George Martin / woodwind arrangement
- Eric Clapton / electric guitar (B)

Releases information

7" vinyl single: Apple, FO 148.
The single was released in several countries, e.g. France, but not in the UK or the US markets -- against Paul McCartney's wish.

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THE BEATLES Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da ratings distribution

4.50
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5 stars Review #104! Ha! Two polar opposites on the same 45. This single was released in 1968, after the release of "The White Album". On side one is 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da', one of the best story songs ever. One of the most fun and boogie-inducing track to exist in the modern era. This is foll ... (read more)

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