Which is actually the best way because you can revise them at any time. In fact, the main story was completely written from early on, but the introduction and the section of the verse containing the doctor seemed to change to whatever popped into his mind at the time. The book contained in the 50th Anniversary " White Album " box said claims that his adlib introduction to the song "was Paul's affectionate inimtation of Lonnie Donegan's preamble to his first skiffle hit in , in which he announced, ' Now, this here's the story about the Rock Island Line The doctor that came to treat him was ' stinking of gin ' and because he was a bit worse for wear he didn't make a very good job of the stitching which is why Paul had a nasty lump on his lip for a while.
As to Donovan's involvement in writing the song, nothing has been verified. Would I go through all that trouble about Gideon's Bible and that sort of thing? He maybe got stuck on a couple of lines that I helped on, but mainly it's him. Recording History. The group had met on this and the previous day to record demos of songs they were to bring to EMI Studios in the upcoming months for inclusion on their next album.
This demo consisted of Paul double-tracking himself on acoustic guitar and vocals, George adding country-like acoustic guitar fills in between lyric phrases, and sporadic maracas that were probably played by Ringo. The group arrived sometime after the documented 7 pm on this day and began rehearsing the song.
The instrumentation recorded on this four-track tape began as John on Fender VI bass and periodic harmonica doodling on track one, Ringo on drums on track two, Paul on acoustic guitar and George Martin on piano on track three, and Paul's lead vocals on track four. It would have been very hard to edit because of the quirkiness of the vocal, so I had to do a couple of takes until I got the right sort of feel. But it was fun to do.
During the unfinished " doctor " verse in 'take four,' Paul sang that he " rolled up his sleeves ," which prompted Rocky to say, "move over, Doc, let's have none of your cock. After bumbling through the " doctor " verse in 'take five,' Paul states, "I don't quite know the words to that verse yet," while another 'take' begins with Paul's adlib, " Here is the story of a young man living in Minnesota It's just a scratch and I'll be OK when I get home.
After 'take five,' it was decided that the piano parts would be overdubbed at a later time, which left Paul's acoustic guitar alone on track three while George Martin resumed his position in the control room alongside George Harrison for the remainder of the session. Rocky Raccoon, he was a fool unto himself. And he would not swallow his foolish pride. Mind you, coming from a little town in Minnesota, it was not the kind of thing that a young guy did when a fella went and stole his chick away from him.
His introduction was, " Now Rocky Raccoon got up from his room and he walked out those swing doors of the local saloon, straight into the arms of someone new, someone who he'd known from a long way back, maybe from a primary school day.
A young friend of Rocky recognised. She said, 'Honey, will you be my new honey bunch? I'll show you why I love you. Young Rock Raccoon, I love the way you wear your hat, I love the way you hit your pants. Rocky Raccoon, I dig you. Come with me. Paul, then, shut down this 'take' right away. The very next take, 'Take nine' was the keeper. John, Paul and George added background vocals, while George Martin overdubbed a 'tack piano' that was, according to Kevin Howlett 's linear notes in the 50th Anniversary " White Album " box set, "recorded at half-speed to create a Western movie honky-tonk effect when played back at normal speed.
The session then came to a close at 3 am the following morning. The stereo mix of the song was created on October 10th, by the same team of Martin, Scott and Smith in the control room of EMI Studio Two, only one attempt being needed for this also.
George Martin's son Giles Martin , along with engineer, Ken Okell, revisited the master tapes to create a vibrant new stereo mix of the song for inclusion on the various releases of the " White Album " for its 50th Anniversary.
Along with it, they created a stereo mix of the Esher demo The Beatles made of "Rocky Raccoon" in May of , as well as 'take 8' from the original EMI master tape, complete with the aborted introduction that came immediately afterward. Song Structure and Style. It's unique in that the entire song follows a simple chord pattern repeated over and over again throughout while each of the verses are constructed of a wandering and indiscriminate length.
The purpose of the verses is to tell a story, not to fit within the bounds of a predetermined set of measures. If it was a longer story, it would have had longer verses. He was a bit stoned at the time and cut his mouth and chipped his tooth. Rocky Raccoon, he was a fool unto himself And he would not swallow his foolish pride Mind you, coming from a little town in Minnesota It was not the kind of thing that a young guy did When a fella went and stole his chick away from him.
Join the Fab Forum discussion on Rocky Raccoon ». Latest Comments. Bilah Saturday 1 September Nick Tuesday 19 February MikeP Wednesday 20 February Kite Friday 22 March Jane broke off the engagement in July when she found Paul in bed with Francie.
Michael Ezra Saturday 5 June Meantime, back on the table Still makes me laugh every time I listen to it. Felipe Monday 11 July Txs for reminding me about the Anthologies! The clever rhyming in this song is hilarious. Ally Thursday 17 June Dartos Thursday 2 December Sam Wednesday 21 July Doug Cannon Thursday 5 May Vickers Saturday 16 February Kite Saturday 23 March Congratulations Loading Rafael Thursday 2 January Bulldog Monday 21 July Coco Wednesday 10 December Maria Doyle Monday 30 March Sam Friday 26 June Michael Friday 29 January Was this the last time John played harmonica on a Beatles song?
Pablo Fanque Wednesday 7 August Yes, it was. Bren Egan Sunday 27 October Chris Monday 13 November No it was Paul singing the intro. For some reason I thought it was Ringo. David Harvey Friday 8 October Jeff Beam Monday 15 January Laurie Wednesday 19 September John Hale Wednesday 23 January Pablo Fanque Tuesday 11 June I used to be cruel to my woman Loading Ringo's Nose Monday 6 January Michael Solakian Friday 18 December Kite Tuesday 26 February To go with the cowboy motif, Paul should have had Rocky riding into town rather than walking.
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