Polythene Pam
original song written and composed by Lennon-McCartney; first recorded by The Beatles
"Polythene Pam" is a song written by John Lennon, credited to Lennon/McCartney, and performed by The Beatles on their album Abbey Road.
| "Polythene Pam" | ||||||
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| Song by The Beatles | ||||||
| from the album Abbey Road | ||||||
| Released | 26 September 1969 | |||||
| Recorded | 25–30 July 1969 | |||||
| Genre | Rock | |||||
| Length | 1:12 | |||||
| Label | Apple Records | |||||
| Songwriter(s) | Lennon/McCartney | |||||
| Producer(s) | George Martin | |||||
| Abbey Road track listing | ||||||
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Background change
The name 'Polythene Pam' came from the nickname of an early Beatles' fan from the Cavern Club days, named Pat Hodgett (now Dawson), who would often eat polythene.[1] She became known as 'Polythene Pat'.[1] She said in an interview, "I used to eat polythene all the time. I'd tie it in knots and then eat it. Sometimes I even used to burn it and then eat it when it got cold."[1]
Personnel change
- John Lennon – vocals, 12-string acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, handclaps
- Paul McCartney – backing vocals, bass, lead guitar, piano, electric piano
- George Harrison – backing vocals, lead guitar
- Ringo Starr – drums, tambourine, maracas, cowbell
Notes change
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Turner, Steve (2003). "Abbey Road". A Hard Day's Write (9 ed.). HarperResource. p. 196. ISBN 0-06-273698-1.
