And Your Bird Can Sing

Album: Revolver

Year: 1966

Written by: Lennon & McCartney

And Your Bird Can Sing is a really fun song that holds a special place in the hearts of most hardcore Beatles fans because of its unique guitar sound and Baroque-sounding melody. No one knows for sure what the song is actually about, although most people believe that its lyrics reflect the competition between the two biggest rock bands of the 1960s–The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. But whatever it's about, And Your Bird Can Sing is really cool!

The most distinctive feature of this track is the guitar riff played on two guitars at the same time by George and probably Paul (although some say it's John). The melody is also quite memorable, with its delightful twists and turns and descending bass line. John's lead vocal is double tracked, with Paul and George providing beautiful harmonies in the backing vocals. The overall feel of the song is energetic and bright.

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In 1996, 30 years after Revolver first came out, The Beatles released the second of their three-volume Anthology, which included rare tracks and alternative takes of their well-known songs. One of the most memorable tracks on Volume 2 of Anthology was Take 2 of And Your Bird Can Sing, in which John and Paul are heard cracking up while recording over a backing track. I'm including that version here because it is so funny: