The Beatles - Only a Northern Song Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'Only a Northern Song'?

   'Only a Northern Song' was written by George Harrison, who was a member of The Beatles.

2. When was 'Only a Northern Song' recorded?

   The song was recorded mainly in February 1967 during the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band sessions, but it was completed in April 1967.

3. Why was 'Only a Northern Song' not included in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?

   Producer George Martin and The Beatles did not favor the track for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Instead, it became one of the songs provided for the 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine.

4. What is the significance of the title 'Only a Northern Song'?

   The title refers to Northern Songs, The Beatles' publishing company. The song addresses Harrison's dissatisfaction with the company's business practices and the unfair distribution of royalties.

5. What instruments are featured in 'Only a Northern Song'?

   The song features a Hammond organ, trumpet, tambourine, bass guitar, drums, glockenspiel, vocalized sounds, Mellotron, piano, and timpani.

6. When was 'Only a Northern Song' released?

   The song was released on January 13, 1969, as part of the Yellow Submarine album.