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The Beatles’ ‘I Am the Walrus’ Was Inspired By a ‘F*cking Bastard’

For decades, some fans have wondered what The Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus” is about. John Lennon didn’t even know what the line “I am the walrus” meant. However, he revealed the song took inspiration ...
American Songwriter

The Nonsensical Connective Thread Between Bob Dylan and The Beatles’ “I Am The Walrus”

The Bob Dylan lyrical practice that inspired John Lennon to write The Beatles' nonsensical surrealist allegory "I Am The ...
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Oasis’ Noel Gallagher Said The Beatles’ ‘I Am the Walrus’ Shouldn’t Be Analyzed

Oasis’ Noel Gallagher discussed the “magic” of The Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus” and what would ruin it. He revealed he wasn’t a big fan of journalists. The Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus” was more popular in ...
American Songwriter

“I Picked the Wrong Guy”: The Mistake John Lennon Realized He Made When Writing “I Am the Walrus”

Years before John Lennon would write one of the Beatles’ most psychedelic tracks, the musician dabbled in prose writing with his 1964 book, In His Own Write. Lennon and critics alike attributed his ...