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GOODNIGHT.
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This is my 'interpretation' of Goodnight by The Beatles. I've changed/omitted a few things that Beatles purists might roll their eyes at. You be the judge of it. I think my arrangement works.
major snagg
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Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Rhythm & Blues and beyond.
Major Snagg is the invented name of the 'band' that perform all my own musical creations. (songs and instrumentals). I play guitars, bass, rudimentary keyboards, harmonica, and sing. Melody has always been important to me... lyrics and guitar solos have to say or communicate something. I create musical worlds that I hope that you dear listener, will also want to explore and live in for a few moments...or longer if you feel that way inclined.
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Genre
Pop • Dance-Pop
Charts
Peak #14
Peak in subgenre #5
Author
Lennon / Mc Cartney
Rights
original artist
Uploaded
February 06, 2022
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MP3 7.1 MB • 320 kbps • 3:06
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WAV 31.3 MB
Story behind the song
This is the very last song on The Beatles double album...The White Album as it is called by everyone. It was written by John Lennon as a lullaby for his son Julian. Ringo sings it. There were lots of different takes, some without orchestration. These versions can be heard on the Esher Demo Tapes. It wasn't 'laziness' on my part to leave out the orchestrated middle 8...it was due to software problems with my ancient, faulty and failing DAW. To prevent a total crash of the session, I just quit before that happened.
Lyrics
Goodnight (Lennon / Mc Cartney) Now it's time to say good night Good night sleep tight Now the sun turns out his light Good night sleep tight Dream sweet dreams for me Dream sweet dreams for you. Close your eyes and I'll close mine Good night sleep tight Now the moon begins to shine Good night sleep tight Dream sweet dreams for me Dream sweet dreams for you. Close your eyes and I'll close mine Good night sleep tight Now the sun turns out his light Good night sleep tight Dream sweet dreams for me Dream sweet dreams for you. Good night good night everybody Evberybody everywhere Good night.
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Tony DeLecce
Mar 05, 2022
David this is excellent. Your vocals are better than ringo. I like the whole track. I dont miss the orchestration you have made me not miss it. Very impressive. Ps. I certainly know the song well but have to admit picking up the needle of the turntable to avoid revolution 9. Similar to Double fantasy when I made a recording on cassette skipping every yolk song. Lol
Oddger
Feb 16, 2022
Very nice version, David. Like the retro sound you have managed to establish. This sure brings back sweet memories. great work on the guitar and the different effect sounds!
MichaelDuran
Feb 14, 2022
Nicely done David, a tune that brings back some nice memories...
seth smivet
Feb 11, 2022
Cool Ringo rendition David! This is a song Id almost forgotten, and I would have sworn it was a McCartney tune but youre right its a Lennon. Nice work reminding us all about this one.
Ridiculousdream
Feb 10, 2022
A very nice rendition of the song at the very end of the White Album. We used to think of it as the relaxing coming down song. Very cool!!
Thehauntonsoundclick
Feb 08, 2022
great cover
AlexisPatrick
Feb 08, 2022
David you have sung this song so magnificently. Great music you have played. Brilliant recording. Superb production and sound work.
Bob Forbes
Feb 07, 2022
You did a great job covering this classic Beatles tune David. Much of the instrumentation from the guitars to the mono synth (maybe it was a Moog) that George Harrison used to use sound reminiscent of the Fab Four. Excellent performance and production!
Tony DeLecce
Feb 07, 2022
Know the song well and used to pick up needle from #9 and give it some help moving ahead. This is a very good cover. And your English accent makes you do a better ringo than ringo. Very brave to take that one on. Nice work.
JESUSOLDMAN
Feb 06, 2022
By God, Major. You were right. Nobody listened to the end of the album! REVOLUTION #9 chased us all squirrel dash under the bed! What an Undiscovered Treasure! Well Done. Lazy? You? Whoever said that! I have a good mind to thump him.
rodrica
Feb 06, 2022
Well this one must have escaped me, I have to say I'm not familiar with it, so quite a discovery! You certainly have a Beatlesque sound here, just as I would have imagined the Beatles would have intended. Excellent sound quality & I hear elements of both John & Ringo in your vocals. Great stuff!
steveweyman
Feb 06, 2022
Glad you uploaded it David ! I prefer it to the Beatles original , too much orchestration for me ! Your version sounds like what I would expect from the Beatles ! Guitar keys and drums sound fantastic ! Vocals fit perfectly!