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'''Love You To '''is on The Beatles' 1966 album [[Revolver]]. It is the First of 3 George Harrison Sitar Compositions, the other two being The Inner Light and Within You Without You.
  
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|name = Love You To
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|Artist = The Beatles
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|Genre = Indian rock, experimental rock, raga rock
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|Written by = George Harrison
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|Released = August 5, 1966
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|Album = Revolver
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|Album2 = Yellow Submarine Songtrack<ref name="Beatles Bible"/>
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|Recorded = 11 and 13 April 1966<br>
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EMI Studios, London<ref name="Beatles Bible"/>
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|Length = 3:01
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|Label = Parlophone
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|Producer = George Martin
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|Prev = [[I'm Only Sleeping]]
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|Next = [[Here, There and Everywhere]]
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|Prev2 = [[Eleanor Rigby]]
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|Next2 = [[All Together Now]]}}
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'''Love You To '''is a song written by [[George Harrison]] on ''[[Revolver]]. ''The song was the band's second use of the sitar, since Harrison was inspired by its use in [[Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)]]<ref name="Beatles Bible"/>. In fact, the song was designed to reflect Indian music, so he had almost no help from the other Beatles, using professional Indian player. It is a love song to Pattie Boyd, with the song having themes from experimenting with the drug [[LSD]]. The song is claimed for introducing non-Western themes, and for incorporating Indian music.
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==Recording==
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Love You To was placed on the third track in Revolver. The song was first recorded with Harrison on vocals and acoustic guitar, with Paul McCartney and John Lennon on backing vocals. There were three takes of this version – Harrison implemented sitar later in these first takes. At 8 pm, musicians from the Asian Music Circle, situated in London, were then recorded. Various takes with the Asian Music Circle were recorded. Take six was then chosen as best and a reduction mix on the song started. "Take 7" had more of Harrison's vocals, and Ringo Star playing tambourine. Harrison also placed a fuzz-tone electric guitar in the mix.<ref name ="Beatles Bible">http://www.beatlesbible.com/songs/love-you-to/</ref>
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Final mixing commenced on June 21. After this, Harrison met with Ravi Shankar to talk about the song and plan sitar lessons.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_You_To#Recording</ref>
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==Reception==
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The song was primary well received by critics, with praise towards Harrison's sitar and revolutionary style. Richard Green of Record Mirror was positive, saying, "Starts like a classical Indian recital ... This is great. So different. Play it again! Best [track] so far."<ref>http://www.rocksbackpages.com/Library/Article/the-beatles-irevolveri-parlophone Requires subscription</ref> Allen Evans of the NME called the sitar action "stunning and tremendous" and calling it "one of the most striking tracks."<ref>Sutherland, Steve (ed.) (2003). NME Originals: Lennon. London: IPC Ignite!. p. 40.</ref> Paul Williams "heaped praise" upon the song.<ref name="Revolver">: How the Beatles Reimagined Rock 'n' Roll. Milwaukee, WI: Backbeat Books. ISBN 978-1-61713-009-0., p. 175</ref>
   
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However, US critics were lukewarm because of [[John Lennon]]'s statement of the Beatles being more popular than Jesus.<ref name="Revolver"/> But various critics wrote good reviews of the song, including Richard Goldstein, calling it "a revolutionary record."<ref name ="Revolver"/>
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==Credits==
  
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==Personnel==
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*George Harrison - Lead and Backing Vocals.Sitar,Electric and Acoustic Guitars.
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*[[George Harrison]] – Lead and Backing Vocals, Sitar, Rhythm Guitar ([[Gibson J-160E]]), Lead Guitar
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* Paul McCartney-Backing Vocals.
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*[[Paul McCartney]] – Backing Vocals
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* Ringo Starr-Tambourine.
  
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*[[John Lennon]] – Backing Vocals
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* Anil Bhagwat –Tabla
  
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*[[Ringo Starr]] - Tambourine
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* Unknown-Swarmandal,Tambura
  
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*Anil Bhagwat - Tabla
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*Various musicians from the Asian Music Circle in London - Sitar, Tambura
   
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[[Category:1966 songs]]

Revision as of 00:47, 4 February 2019

Love You To
The Beatles
Genre Indian rock, experimental rock, raga rock
Written by George Harrison
Released August 5, 1966
Album Revolver
Also featured on Yellow Submarine Songtrack[1]
Recorded 11 and 13 April 1966

EMI Studios, London[1]

Length 3:01
Label Parlophone
Producer George Martin
Revolver guide
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I'm Only Sleeping 		Next
Here, There and Everywhere
Yellow Submarine Songtrack[1] guide
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Eleanor Rigby 		Next
All Together Now

Love You To is a song written by George Harrison on Revolver. The song was the band's second use of the sitar, since Harrison was inspired by its use in Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)[1]. In fact, the song was designed to reflect Indian music, so he had almost no help from the other Beatles, using professional Indian player. It is a love song to Pattie Boyd, with the song having themes from experimenting with the drug LSD. The song is claimed for introducing non-Western themes, and for incorporating Indian music.

Recording

Love You To was placed on the third track in Revolver. The song was first recorded with Harrison on vocals and acoustic guitar, with Paul McCartney and John Lennon on backing vocals. There were three takes of this version – Harrison implemented sitar later in these first takes. At 8 pm, musicians from the Asian Music Circle, situated in London, were then recorded. Various takes with the Asian Music Circle were recorded. Take six was then chosen as best and a reduction mix on the song started. "Take 7" had more of Harrison's vocals, and Ringo Star playing tambourine. Harrison also placed a fuzz-tone electric guitar in the mix.[1] Final mixing commenced on June 21. After this, Harrison met with Ravi Shankar to talk about the song and plan sitar lessons.[2]

Reception

The song was primary well received by critics, with praise towards Harrison's sitar and revolutionary style. Richard Green of Record Mirror was positive, saying, "Starts like a classical Indian recital ... This is great. So different. Play it again! Best [track] so far."[3] Allen Evans of the NME called the sitar action "stunning and tremendous" and calling it "one of the most striking tracks."[4] Paul Williams "heaped praise" upon the song.[5]

However, US critics were lukewarm because of John Lennon's statement of the Beatles being more popular than Jesus.[5] But various critics wrote good reviews of the song, including Richard Goldstein, calling it "a revolutionary record."[5]

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 http://www.beatlesbible.com/songs/love-you-to/
  2. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_You_To#Recording
  3. ↑ http://www.rocksbackpages.com/Library/Article/the-beatles-irevolveri-parlophone Requires subscription
  4. ↑ Sutherland, Steve (ed.) (2003). NME Originals: Lennon. London: IPC Ignite!. p. 40.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 : How the Beatles Reimagined Rock 'n' Roll. Milwaukee, WI: Backbeat Books. ISBN 978-1-61713-009-0., p. 175
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