lyrics query

I've been reading the book "Revolution in the Head," and the author
states that "Lady Madonna" references "I Am The Walrus" in the lyrics,

TokenCanadian...

I think you're right; "Glass Onion" also references "Strawberry
Fields," and "Fool on the Hill."

rforman61...

And "Fixing A Hole!"

Rev. Love...

"See how they run..." is common to both songs, but outside of that, I
have not a "clue" for you all.

but I can't for the life of me see how.

Any help would be appreciated.

waltbrad...

Bill Kalewec wins:

"Lady Madonna" recorded by The Beatles, was released as a single on
March 15th, 1968, in the UK with "The Inner Light", written by George
Harrison, as its B-side. Recording dates were held at Abbey Road
Studios in two sessions that happened on February 3rd and 6th in the
same year, right before The Beatles' trip to India.

According to its main composer, Paul McCartney, the tune was inspired
by another song called "Bad Penny Blues" which, coincidentally, was
also produced by George Martin. John Lennon also helped write the
lyrics. The bit "see how they run" was included after his suggestion.
The theme had been used before in the track I Am The Walrus, released
as the B-side of Hello Goodbye back in 1967."