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For the 1961–1962 ABC television series, see Follow the Sun (TV series)."I'll Follow the Sun" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. It is a ballad written primarily and sung by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was released in 1964 on the Beatles for Sale album in the United Kingdom and on Beatles '65 in the United States, but was written long before that year: a version recorded in 1960 can be found on the bootleg record You Might As Well Call Us the Quarrymen. The song was released as a mono extended play 45 in 1964 on Parlophone/EMI (and in 1995 as a B-side to "Baby It's You"). In July and August 1965, the song peaked at number 4 on Sweden's Kvällstoppen Chart.more »
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One day, you'll lookTo see I've goneBut tomorrow may rain, soI'll follow the sunOne day, you'll knowI was the oneBut tomorrow may rain, soI'll follow the sunAnd now the time has comeAnd so, my love, I must goAnd though I lose a friendIn the end you will knowOh-oh-ohOne day, you'll findThat I have goneBut tomorrow may rain, soI'll follow the sunAnd now the time has comeAnd so, my love, I must goAnd though I lose a friendIn the end you will knowOh-oh-ohOne day, you'll findThat I have goneBut tomorrow may rain, soI'll follow the sun
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The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"I'll Follow the Sun" is a song by the Beatles that was released on their 1964 "Beatles for Sale" album. |
Song WriterIt was primarily written by Paul McCartney - he wrote the song at his home in Liverpool when he was just 16 years old. |
Initial CompositionThe original version of "I'll Follow the Sun" was a slower, bluesier song, which was later transformed into a more upbeat pop song. |
Song DurationThe song runs just under two minutes long, making it one of the shortest songs the Beatles ever recorded. |
Unfinished DemoAn outtake from the recording sessions includes a false start with McCartney explaining, "No, I'm not ready. Tried to catch me out, didn't you?" |
Musical InsightThe song is in the key of C major and features a I-ii-IV-ii chord progression in its verses. |
Music VideoUnlike many of the Beatles' popular songs, there is no official music video for "I'll Follow the Sun". |
Song InterpretationThe song's lyrics are about longing to escape, which some believe reflects McCartney's desire to leave his hometown of Liverpool. |
Live Performance"I'll Follow the Sun" wasn't performed live by the Beatles, but Paul McCartney has played it at some of his solo concerts. |
Billboard RankingDespite its popularity, the song was never released as a single in the UK or US, and therefore didn’t chart on Billboard or the UK Singles Chart. |
Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "I'll Follow the Sun", including Dr. John, David Ball, and country singer Anne Murray, whose version reached number 2 on the U.S. country singles chart. |
Latin VersionRichie Ray & Bobby Cruz, two legendary Puerto Rican Salsa performers, created a Salsa rendition of this song titled “Siguelo” ("Follow him") in Spanish. |
Relevance TodayMore than 50 years after its release, "I'll Follow the Sun" is still a mainstay on classic rock radio stations and a favorite among Beatles' fans. |
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