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I finally get the "Child of Nature", "Mother Nature's Son" connection
15 Mar 2006 17:23:02 -0800 rec.music.beatles
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kjohnston00...
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I get it. John and Paul were messing about writing virtually
identically themed songs in India in 1968. Probably just for a lark or friendly competition ? John for whatever reason at some point discarded his 'Child of Nature' lyrics and 3 years hence rewrote the lyrics and used the same tune for 'Jealous Guy'. Paul obviously liked "Mother Nature's son" as he included it on the White Album. From the bootleg I've heard though, I like "Child of Nature", especially George's ( or maybe it was John?) spanish guitar flourishes. John probably thought the lyrics were mundane. However, the lyrics of "I'm so Tired" which was included on the White album were not exactly stellar. However with John's peerless vocals, the magic would start if he sang out the ingredients of a Kellogg's corn flake box. BrianQ...
In other words, the White Album seems to be missing what might have been a really good song ? Child of Nature Lennon/McCartney 1968 On the road to Rishikesh I was dreaming more or less, And the dream I had was true Yes, the dream I had was true I'm just a child of nature I don't need much to set me free I'm just child of nature I'm one of nature's children Sunlight shining in your eyes As I face the desert skies And my thoughts return to home Yes, my thoughts return to home I'm just a child of nature I don't need much to set me free I'm just a child of nature I'm one nature's children Underneath the mountain ranges Where the wind that never changes Touch the windows of my soul Touch the windows of my soul I'm just a child of nature I don't need much to set me free I'm just a child of nature I'm one of nature's children abe slaney...
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