THE BEATLES : BACK IN THE USSR + LEMMY COVER

Απορίας άξιο είναι πώς κανείς απ’ τους αναλυτές του έργου των Beatles δεν έχει επισημάνει το κρυμμένο “νόημα” πίσω απ’ τον τίτλο και τους στίχους του κομματιού. Θα αρκούσαν γι’ αυτό δυο στοιχεία : η στιγμή που γράφτηκε, η περίοδος δηλ. της παραμονής των Beatles κοντά στον Μαχαρίσι, και το γεγονός ότι ο συνθέτης του, Paul McCartney, ήταν ο κατεξοχήν δυσαρεστημένος στη διάρκειά της : η επιλογή της Σοβιετικής Ενωσης, πατρίδας – συμβόλου του “διαλεχτικού υλισμού” θα μπορούσε να παίζει το ρόλο ενός middle finger στη “μεταφυσική” του γκουρού – επιχειρηματία.
Ακουμε το all-time classic του Paul, στο οποίο παρεμπιπτόντως έχει αναλάβει και τον ρόλο του
ντράμερ [με άψογα αποτελέσματα]
Μαζί η διασκευή του κομματιού από τον
Lemmy Kilmister, συνοδευόμενο από τους John 5 [κιθάρα] και Eric Singer [ντραμς]. Το track συμπεριλαμβάνεται στη συλλογή hard rock και metal διασκευών Butchering The Beatles – 2006. Ο Lemmy ελάχιστα τιμά τον τίτλο του άλμπουμ. Υπήρξε άλλωστε τεράστιος φαν των Beatles, για τους οποίους έχει δηλώσει ορθότατα ότι …αυτοί ήταν το real deal, τα αληθινά tough guys, και όχι οι Stones, το υποτιθέμενο αντίπαλο δέος τους.

It is surprising that none of the analysts of the Beatles’ work have pointed out the hidden “meaning” behind the title and lyrics of the song.
Two elements would suffice for this : the moment at which it was written, i.e. the period The Beatles spent near Maharishi, and the fact that its composer,
Paul McCartney, was the least satisfied with the whole concept : the choice of Soviet Union, homeland & symbol of “dialectical materialism” could be a kind of middle finger to the entrepreneur – guru’s “metaphysics”.
We listen to Paul’s all-time classic, on which incidentally he has also taken on the role of drummer [with excellent results].
And also the cover of the song by
Lemmy Kilmister, accompanied by John 5 [guitar] and Eric Singer [drums]. The track is included on the hard rock & metal cover compilation Butchering The Beatles – 2006.
Lemmy does little credit to the album’s title. After all he was a huge fan of the Beatles, for whom he ‘s rightly stated that …they were the real deal, the real tough guys, in contrast with the Stones, their supposed rivals.

Well, yeah
Woo!
Ooh
Flew in from Miami Beach B.O.A.C
Didn’t get to bed last night
On the way the paper bag was on my knee
Man, I had a dreadful flight
I’m back in the U.S.S.R
You don’t know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the U.S.S.R
Been away so long, I hardly knew the place
Gee, it’s good to be back home
Leave it ’til tomorrow to unpack my case
Honey, disconnect the phone
I’m back in the U.S.S.R
You don’t know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the U.S
Back in the U.S
Back in the U.S.S.R
Well
The Ukraine girls really knock me out
They leave the West behind
And Moscow girls make me sing and shout
That Georgia’s always on
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my mind
Oh, come on!
Woo! (Hey)
Woo! (Yeah)
Woo! (Yeah)
Hell, yeah
Hey, I’m back In the U.S.S.R
You don’t know how lucky you are, boys
Back in the U.S.S.R
Well
The Ukraine girls really knock me out
They leave the West behind
And Moscow girls make me sing and shout
That Georgia’s always on
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my mind
Oh, show me ’round your snow-peaked mountains
Way down south
Take me to your daddy’s farm
Let me hear your balalaikas ringing out
Come and keep your comrade warm
I’m back In the U.S.S.R
You don’t know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the U.S.S.R
Oh, let me tell you, honey
Hey, I’m back
I’m back In the U.S.S.R
Hey, it’s so good to be home
Yeah, back In the U.S.S.R

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4 Comments

  1. Liz Gauffreau June 9, 2023 at 2:18 pm

    Interesting comment by Lemmy about the Stones. Mick Jagger has always struck me as a poseur.

    Reply
    1. Oannes June 9, 2023 at 2:52 pm

      Me too. In spite of his unquestionably huge performing talents (not to mention the bands legacy), I never liked the guy. Always was and always will be a “Beatles person”.

      Reply
  2. Resa June 11, 2023 at 10:01 pm

    Love this song.
    Love Paul’s performance.
    Love Lemmy’s rendition.
    A winner all around.
    Thank you!

    Reply
    1. Oannes June 11, 2023 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you for listening Resa!

      Reply

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