|
|
#4
01-23-2004, 06:12 AM
|
|||
|
|||
I suppose that's a sarcasm, because Helter-Skelter predated the manson family crimes by several years.
It was actually about a dog - and Helter-Skelter was his name-o.
__________________
In this house we obey the laws of thermodynamics! -- Homer Simpson 
|
|
#5
01-23-2004, 06:57 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
 , but not correct. No, it had nothing to do with Manson, or Dharon Tate or murder.
__________________
If it ain't never been in a pawn shop, it can't play the blues.
|
|
#6
01-24-2004, 10:05 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Bump . . . Come on folks. I thought we were supposed to be music enthusiasts.
 Hint . . . the subject of the song has a lot more to do with good clean fun than murder.
__________________
If it ain't never been in a pawn shop, it can't play the blues.
|
|
#8
01-24-2004, 12:10 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
The lyrics have a reference I believe to the ups and downs of tripping on drugs. I don't recall ever hearing that. I do recall that the song was done in reaction to Paul hearing that the Who were making an album that was much heavier than anything they had been doing so Paul wanted a song that was really heavy done by the Beatles. The original take was some 27 minutes long, hence you here Ringo exclaiming at the end of the song " I got blisters on my fingers ". It was edited down later of coarse.
__________________
Taylor '10 Custom Koa GS Taylor '10 Custom GA-Rosewood/Sitka Taylor '12 612ce-N Taylor '13 Custom 12 Fret Hog GC PRS P22 Fender MIM Strat
|
|
#10
01-24-2004, 01:45 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
You are all wrong its about a roller coaster ride...seriously
__________________
2003 Martin OM18-GE 1999 Goodall Koa Grand Concert Cutaway 2002 style O national Resonator Baby Taylor Seagull S6 Godin Multiac Nylon 2002 Lakewood A14
|
|
#11
01-24-2004, 02:22 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
|
|
#12
01-24-2004, 02:34 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
I thought about the roller coaster thing too. Wondered if it was too obvious. According to the Beatles Book Beatles A-Z, it was Ringo screaming.
__________________
Taylor '10 Custom Koa GS Taylor '10 Custom GA-Rosewood/Sitka Taylor '12 612ce-N Taylor '13 Custom 12 Fret Hog GC PRS P22 Fender MIM Strat
|
|
#13
01-24-2004, 02:36 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Yes ...Paul got the idea for the song after reading an article of the Who's latest song that was supposed to be the loudest ever. He wrote the song about a Helter Skelter which is a carnival ride that has a circular slide ... no kidding.
__________________
2003 Martin OM18-GE 1999 Goodall Koa Grand Concert Cutaway 2002 style O national Resonator Baby Taylor Seagull S6 Godin Multiac Nylon 2002 Lakewood A14
|
|
#14
01-24-2004, 02:39 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Cool! That's one I hadn't heard. Thanks Chip.
__________________
Taylor '10 Custom Koa GS Taylor '10 Custom GA-Rosewood/Sitka Taylor '12 612ce-N Taylor '13 Custom 12 Fret Hog GC PRS P22 Fender MIM Strat
|
|
#15
01-25-2004, 11:05 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
 According to the website shown below, the song is about a roller coaster called "Helter Skelter".Click the link and read on . . . http://www.iamthebeatles.com/article1027.html
__________________
If it ain't never been in a pawn shop, it can't play the blues.
|
