"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" – The Beatles
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“Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” was written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon-McCartney), but reggae musician and McCartney acquaintance Jimmy Scott wanted songwriting credit for the song’s title and the use of his catchphrase, "Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah.” McCartney was dismissive, saying it was “just an expression,” whereas Scott claimed it was an exclusive part of his stage act.The issue was settled when McCartney agreed to pay Scott’s legal bills (on an unrelated matter) on the condition that Scott stop his effort to get a co-writer’s credit.
There are widely varying opinions about “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Some regard it as one of the Beatles’ worst songs, if not one of the worst songs ever recorded. Even Paul’s fellow Beatles weren’t fond of it. John Lennon was especially vocal about his dislike of the song, reportedly calling it "more of Paul's 'granny music shit.'"
Others have a much more favorable view. One reviewer, for example, called it "fun music for a fun song about fun,” and another praised its "good-to-be-alive groove.” The White Album track was a big success on the charts after its November 1968 release as a single, reaching #1 in at least six countries. And in 1970, it earned the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership an Ivor Novello Award.
“Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” was written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon-McCartney), but reggae musician and McCartney acquaintance Jimmy Scott wanted songwriting credit for the song’s title and the use of his catchphrase, "Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on, brah.” McCartney was dismissive, saying it was “just an expression,” whereas Scott claimed it was an exclusive part of his stage act.The issue was settled when McCartney agreed to pay Scott’s legal bills (on an unrelated matter) on the condition that Scott stop his effort to get a co-writer’s credit.
There are widely varying opinions about “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Some regard it as one of the Beatles’ worst songs, if not one of the worst songs ever recorded. Even Paul’s fellow Beatles weren’t fond of it. John Lennon was especially vocal about his dislike of the song, reportedly calling it "more of Paul's 'granny music shit.'"
Others have a much more favorable view. One reviewer, for example, called it "fun music for a fun song about fun,” and another praised its "good-to-be-alive groove.” The White Album track was a big success on the charts after its November 1968 release as a single, reaching #1 in at least six countries. And in 1970, it earned the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership an Ivor Novello Award.
