Barbra Streisand recorded it in 1969 for her album What About Today? In 2006, Cirque du Soleil included a version in their Beatles-themed production Love. Alison Krauss), Kidsongs, Linda Ronstadt and Manhattan Transfer. The song has been covered by several artists, including the Carpenters, Kenny Loggins (feat. He continued: "Despite a vibrant orchestral arrangement from George Martin, 'Good Night' – like all lullabies – might put you to sleep". He called the track "a mediocre song sung by Ringo". Ĭoinciding with the 50th anniversary of its release, Jacob Stolworthy of The Independent listed "Good Night" at number 28 in his ranking of the White Album's 30 tracks. Everett concludes: "I have difficulty settling into 'Good Night' after ' Revolution 9' dies away, but most no doubt take it as a welcome bromide". In musicologist Walter Everett's view, "Good Night" uses chords that are uncharacteristic of Lennon's writing, and its countermelodies and musical interludes are more typical of Martin's music, particularly the compositions that show the influence of Maurice Ravel, his favourite composer. The song ends with Starr whispering: "Good night. With "Good Night", Starr became the third Beatle, after McCartney and Harrison, to record a song credited to the group without the other members performing (Lennon was the fourth with " Julia"). Eight members of the Mike Sammes Singers also took part in the recording, providing backing vocals.
The orchestra comprised 26 musicians: 12 violins, three violas, three cellos, one harp, three flutes, one clarinet, one horn, one vibraphone and one string bass. Lennon recalled asking George Martin to give the song a lush orchestral arrangement in the style of old Hollywood films and admitted, "Yeah, corny". A fragment from this rehearsal and take 22 of the song, along with an overdub of the orchestra from the close of the released version, is heard on the Beatles' 1996 compilation album Anthology 3. Take 10 with a guitar part from take 5 was released on the 2018 50th Anniversary box set of The Beatles.ĭuring rehearsals for the song on 28 June, the band arrangement was reduced to Lennon on piano and Harrison playing percussion. Guitars, and Paul McCartney singing a harmony. The original version of "Good Night" featured Starr on lead vocal, George Harrison and John Lennon playing the melody on The weight of a message is so light that I can load it with love and tenderness to make sure you have the sweetest of nights.
GOODNIGHT BEAUTIFUL FULL
May your night be peaceful, sweet, and full of serenity. My compadre, without you, I would be lost. John Lennon wrote the song as a lullaby for his five-year-old son Julian. Dear friend, I send you my loving thoughts to wish you a good night. Written for Lennon's five-year-old son Julian, "Good Night" is the final song on the White Album. The music was provided by an orchestra arranged and conducted by George Martin. The lead vocalist on the recording is Ringo Starr, who was the only Beatle to appear on the track. It was written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. " Good Night" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 double album The Beatles (also known as the "White Album").
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