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The Beatles- Norwegian Wood REACTION AND REVIEW
🕑 Added 2024-09-28 14:57:43 +0000 UTCComments
Sage
There's also a theory that the title is a pun - which is plausible as Lennon was very fond of puns and wordplay in general - on the phrase "Knowing She Would." Except of course according to the lyrics she wouldn't. Or at least didn't on that occasion.
BDC
Greetings from Switzerland, JP! Yes, it is a very lovely place. I've always taken the lyrics to mean what you implied they might mean (Oh, Yeah!). He went home with the girl, she teased him and umltimately went to bed without him. In the morning, he was left alone with, um, "Norwegian Wood" and lit the fire to relieve the problem.
Blitztim
Have you listened to any Ravi Shankar? Incredible musician. Btw, he had a daughter. Her name is Nora Jones. You may know her.
Warren Butson
Great viewpoint on why the Beatles are so masterful at creating mini masterpieces songs
George Davis-Stewart
Nice work, JP. Glad to hear your take on any Beatles music. This song is one of their markers for a move away from formulaic romance pop music - nothing cute here, a sardonic twist instead.
Jeremy B
It's really interesting to hear you reacting to the Beatles albums in reverse order and still picking up on how their development in using new sounds. In real time the band's development from their first recordings in late 1962 through to January 1970 were nothing short of extraordinary. Every single, every b-side, every EP, every album was a seismic shift from the last. As you rightly say, this is the first use of a sitar on a western pop record, sparking a trend over the next few years, although for George it was a lifelong passion as he became immersed in Indian religion, meditation and culture. Musically, you can see Dylan's influence writ large on this track. And note how the two opening songs on this album both incorporate a joke as a twist at the very end - 'Drive My Car' has a wannabe starlet seeking a driver before revealing she hasn't even got a car. In 'Norwegian Wood', the protagonist sets fire to the flat (maybe)!
sheldon howells
Such a strong melody! An absolute classic!
Michael Gray
One of my most favorite Beatle songs. Nice melody. Love the guitar playing.
Sandy Miller
Great way to wake up in the morning. I got my coffee, it's a beautiful day and to top it off got a notice from JP he's reacting to some Beatles on Patreon. I've been listening to this song for years and never knew it was about the wood paneling... that's funny.
